Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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BSP:SOND3 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos SA BSP:SOND3
78 GF Score
Price R$38.66
GF Value R$71.49
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos BSP:SOND3 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates BSP:SOND3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R$71.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Construction companies, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks better than 95.1% on this metric.

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

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2.1 Mil. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1.8 Mil. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$30.2 Mil. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.

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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SOND3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.11   Max: 0.27
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos was 0.27. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.11.

BSP:SOND3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
95.1% of 1407 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs BSP:SOND3: 0.07

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos  (BSP:SOND3) 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.


Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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.

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.21 0.07

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos 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 0.00 0.09 0.07 0.04 0.13

BSP:SOND3 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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.


Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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
=(2.266 + 1.84) / 58.836
=0.07

Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos'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
=(2.086 + 1.808) / 30.18
=0.13

* 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 0.13 mean?
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #69 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.27. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' value of 0.13 is 93.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #69 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos ranks #69 out of 1407 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' value of 0.13 is 93.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,407 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. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 93.9% 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos stock overvalued right now?
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is R$71.49, compared to a current price of R$38.66 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 93.9% below the Construction industry median of 2.14. Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 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 Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos (BSP:SOND3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$38.66 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$71.49.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SOND3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.13 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
  • GF Value™: R$71.49 vs. price of R$38.66 (45.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.9% below the Construction median (#69 of 1407)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SOND3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos Business Description

Other Exchanges SOND6:BrazilSOND5:Brazil
Address 45 Voluntarios da Patria St, 8th and 9th floors Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22277-900
Sondotecnica Engenharia Solos SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in the providing technical and economic consulting services, preparing general engineering projects, providing advice, inspection and supervision of project execution, managing works and other services related to these activities.
78GF Score

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