Vibra Energia (BSP:VBBR3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:VBBR3 Vibra Energia SA BSP:VBBR3
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Price R$34.23
GF Value R$24.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vibra Energia BSP:VBBR3 -2.34% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates BSP:VBBR3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R$24.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Retail - Cyclical companies, Vibra Energia ranks worse than 62.24% on this metric.

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

Vibra Energia's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,801 Mil. Vibra Energia's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$21,196 Mil. Vibra Energia's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$11,932 Mil. Vibra Energia's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.01.

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 Vibra Energia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:VBBR3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.92   Max: 8.03
Current: 3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vibra Energia was 8.03. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.92.

BSP:VBBR3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.24% of 903 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs BSP:VBBR3: 3.22

Vibra Energia  (BSP:VBBR3) 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.


Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vibra Energia'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.

Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vibra Energia 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 3.35 4.80 1.85 1.99 3.73

Vibra Energia 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 3.74 4.56 3.96 3.87 2.01

BSP:VBBR3 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Vibra Energia'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.


Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vibra Energia's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vibra Energia Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vibra Energia'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
=(1235 + 21981) / 6233
=3.72

Vibra Energia'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
=(2801 + 21196) / 11932
=2.01

* 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 2.01 mean?
Vibra Energia (BSP:VBBR3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 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 Vibra Energia. This is near median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Vibra Energia's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.99 to 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Vibra Energia ranks #562 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Vibra Energia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vibra Energia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is near median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 8.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34. Vibra Energia's value of 2.01 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vibra Energia ranks #562 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vibra Energia has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vibra Energia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Vibra Energia ranks #562 out of 903 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vibra Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34. Vibra Energia's value of 2.01 is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vibra Energia's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.99 to 8.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Vibra Energia 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.34, based on 903 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. Vibra Energia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is 14.1% 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 Vibra Energia. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vibra Energia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vibra Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vibra Energia (BSP:VBBR3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$24.45, compared to a current price of R$34.23 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 14.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.34. Vibra Energia's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Vibra Energia (BSP:VBBR3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 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 Vibra Energia (BSP:VBBR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vibra Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$34.23 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$24.45. GuruFocus considers Vibra Energia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:VBBR3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.01 (near median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: R$24.45 vs. price of R$34.23 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#562 of 903)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VBBR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vibra Energia Business Description

Other Exchanges VBREY:USAV5F1:Germany
Address Rua Correia Vasques, 250, Cidade Nova, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20211-140
Vibra Energia SA is engaged in the marketing and distribution of fuel and lubricants. The company's operating segments includes Retail; Consumer Market; Aviation Market and Special Market. It generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. The business activities of the company include distribution, transportation, distribution and trading of all energy forms, chemical products and asphalt, provision of related services, and importing and exporting related items.
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