Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.70 (As of Jun. 2026) — 280% Above Median

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CAI:FERC Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals CAI:FERC
42 GF Score
Price E£77.98
GF Value E£5.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals CAI:FERC -0.40% 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates CAI:FERC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of E£5.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.

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

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was E£5,464 Mil. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was E£1,333 Mil. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was E£2,521 Mil. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.70.

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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:FERC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.71   Max: 2.72
Current: 2.72

During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals was 2.72. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.71.

CAI:FERC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.89% of 202 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs CAI:FERC: 2.72

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals  (CAI:FERC) 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.


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals'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.

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.25 1.17

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Quarterly Data
Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.84 2.30 2.56 2.70

CAI:FERC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals'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.


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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42GF Score
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Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals'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
=(3318.258 + 652.961) / 3392.071
=1.17

Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5463.6 + 1332.549) / 2521.384
=2.70

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 mean?
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals. This is 280% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #123 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.72. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' value of 2.70 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #123 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals ranks #123 out of 202 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' value of 2.70 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 2.15, based on 202 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. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 is 25.6% 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£5.99, compared to a current price of E£77.98 — trading 1201.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 25.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 2.15. Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 as of Jun. 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 Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals (CAI:FERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£77.98 is trading 1201.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£5.99. GuruFocus considers Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:FERC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.70 (280% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: E£5.99 vs. price of E£77.98 (1201.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% above the Agriculture median (#123 of 202)

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


Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals Business Description

Address 17 Qasr El Nil Street, Fifth floor, Abdeen, Cairo, EGY
Ferchem Misr Co for Fertilizers and Chemicals is engaged in the mixing and packaging of fertilizers. The company's product offering includes Soluble Fertilizers, Liquid Fertilizers, Nitrogen Fertilizers, and Phosphate Fertilizers, among others.
42GF Score

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