Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 259% Above Median

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BSP:SOJA3 Boa Safra Sementes SA BSP:SOJA3
66 GF Score
Price R$5.00
GF Value R$16.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA?

Boafra Sementes BSP:SOJA3 +0.40% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 259% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates BSP:SOJA3 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Agriculture companies, Boafra Sementes ranks worse than 86.21% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Boafra Sementes's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$70 Mil. Boafra Sementes's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,597 Mil. Boafra Sementes's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$258 Mil. Boafra Sementes's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.46.

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 Boafra Sementes's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SOJA3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.8   Max: 7.14
Current: 6.18

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Boafra Sementes was 7.14. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.80.

BSP:SOJA3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.21% of 203 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs BSP:SOJA3: 6.18

Boafra Sementes  (BSP:SOJA3) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boafra Sementes'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.

Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Boafra Sementes Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.95 1.32 1.85 1.75 5.64

Boafra Sementes Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.16 3.37 3.20 12.75 6.46

BSP:SOJA3 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Boafra Sementes'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.


Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Boafra Sementes's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boafra Sementes's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Boafra Sementes Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Boafra Sementes's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(76.773 + 1310.903) / 246.174
=5.64

Boafra Sementes's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(70.024 + 1597.223) / 257.98
=6.46

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.46 mean?
Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Boafra Sementes. This is 259% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Boafra Sementes' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 7.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #175 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Boafra Sementes' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Boafra Sementes' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.46 is 259% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 7.14. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Boafra Sementes' value of 6.46 is 216.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #175 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boafra Sementes has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boafra Sementes' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #175 out of 203 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Boafra Sementes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Boafra Sementes' value of 6.46 is 216.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Boafra Sementes' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 7.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Boafra Sementes has consistently been above 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 2.04, based on 203 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. Boafra Sementes's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.46 is 216.7% above 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 Boafra Sementes. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boafra Sementes's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.46, which is 259% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boafra Sementes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.48, compared to a current price of R$5.00 — trading 69.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.46, which is 259% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 216.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 2.04. Boafra Sementes' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.46 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boafra Sementes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.00 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.48. GuruFocus considers Boafra Sementes to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SOJA3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.46 (259% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: R$16.48 vs. price of R$5.00 (69.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216.7% above the Agriculture median (#175 of 203)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SOJA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boafra Sementes Business Description

Address Avenue Circular no.211 - A, 1 Setor Industrial, Formosa, GO, BRA, 73813-170
Boa Safra Sementes SA is engaged in the production of soybean seeds in Brazil. With the production of certified seeds in partnership with the technology providers, it offers treatments with various chemical and genetic components adapted to ensure high rates of germination and vigor. Its complete portfolio of quality soy seeds also includes corn and bean seeds.
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