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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 2.74 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.98
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wilson Sons was 3.72. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 2.74.
BSP:PORT3's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 2.645
vs BSP:PORT3: 1.98
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Wilson Sons Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Wilson Sons Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Wilson Sons Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Wilson Sons. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 3.72.
Is Wilson Sons' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wilson Sons' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 3.72. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Wilson Sons' value of 1.60 is 39.5% below this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Wilson Sons' value of 1.60 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Wilson Sons has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wilson Sons's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 39.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Wilson Sons. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Sons's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 39.5% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.60 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.74)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% below the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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