Oesterreichische Post AG (CHIX:POSTV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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CHIX:POSTV Oesterreichische Post AG CHIX:POSTV
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GF Value €30.62
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What is Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Oesterreichische Post AG CHIX:POSTV 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:POSTV with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.62. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks better than 87.82% on this metric.

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

Oesterreichische Post AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €144 Mil. Oesterreichische Post AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €87 Mil. Oesterreichische Post AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €387 Mil. Oesterreichische Post AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.

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 Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:POSTv' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 1.09   Max: 1.83
Current: 0.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Oesterreichische Post AG was 1.83. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 1.09.

CHIX:POSTv's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.82% of 870 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645 vs CHIX:POSTv: 0.51

Oesterreichische Post AG  (CHIX:POSTv) 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.


Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oesterreichische Post AG'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.

Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Oesterreichische Post AG 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 1.01 1.83 1.60 1.52 1.79

Oesterreichische Post AG 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 0.30 0.31 0.57 1.39 0.60

CHIX:POSTV vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Oesterreichische Post AG'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.


Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Oesterreichische Post AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Oesterreichische Post AG'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
=(238.6 + 598.6) / 468.2
=1.79

Oesterreichische Post AG'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
=(143.8 + 86.7) / 386.8
=0.60

* 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 0.60 mean?
Oesterreichische Post AG (CHIX:POSTV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 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 Oesterreichische Post AG. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #106 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Oesterreichische Post AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.83. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 0.60 is 77.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #106 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oesterreichische Post AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oesterreichische Post AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #106 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Oesterreichische Post AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 0.60 is 77.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Oesterreichische Post AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Oesterreichische Post AG 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 870 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. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 is 77.3% 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 Oesterreichische Post AG. 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. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Oesterreichische Post AG (CHIX:POSTV) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.62, compared to a current price of €30.70 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 77.3% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Oesterreichische Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (CHIX:POSTV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (CHIX:POSTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oesterreichische Post AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.70 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.62.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:POSTV:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.60 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: €30.62 vs. price of €30.70 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.3% below the Transportation median (#106 of 870)

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


Oesterreichische Post AG Business Description

Address Rochusplatz 1, Vienna, AUT, 1030
Oesterreichische Post AG is an Austrian postal, logistics, and mail service provider. The business activities include the provision of postal and parcel services, specialized logistics such as express mail delivery and value logistics, sales and telecommunications products and retail goods in the branch network, and the provision of financial services. The service offering also encompasses fulfillment services, various online services such as e-letter and cross-media solutions, data and output management, as well as document collection, digitalization, and processing. Its reportable segments include Mail, Parcel and Logistics, Retail and Bank, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Parcel and Logistics segment.
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