Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below Median

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DHA:KPCL Khulna Power Co Ltd DHA:KPCL
57 GF Score
Price BDT10.50
GF Value BDT4.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Khulna Power Co DHA:KPCL 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates DHA:KPCL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT4.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Khulna Power Co ranks better than 99.78% on this metric.

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

Khulna Power Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT0.6 Mil. Khulna Power Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT3.5 Mil. Khulna Power Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT393.1 Mil. Khulna Power Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.

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 Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:KPCL' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.45   Med: 1.31   Max: 3.5
Current: 0.01

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Khulna Power Co was 3.50. The lowest was -9.45. And the median was 1.31.

DHA:KPCL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
99.78% of 448 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.01 vs DHA:KPCL: 0.01

Khulna Power Co  (DHA:KPCL) 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.


Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Khulna Power Co'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.

Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Khulna Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Khulna Power Co 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 1.33 0.42 0.34 0.01 0.01

DHA:KPCL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Khulna Power Co'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.


Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Khulna Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(140 + 0) / 352.732
=0.40

Khulna Power Co'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
=(0.609 + 3.531) / 393.124
=0.01

* 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 0.01 mean?
Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 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 Khulna Power Co. This is 99% below median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #1 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Khulna Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Khulna Power Co's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #1 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Khulna Power Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khulna Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Khulna Power Co ranks #1 out of 448 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Khulna Power Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Khulna Power Co's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Khulna Power Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.01, based on 448 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. Khulna Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99.8% 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 Khulna Power Co. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khulna Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khulna Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT4.03, compared to a current price of BDT10.50 — trading 160.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 99.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.01. Khulna Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 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 Khulna Power Co (DHA:KPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khulna Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT10.50 is trading 160.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT4.03. GuruFocus considers Khulna Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:KPCL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.01 (99% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: BDT4.03 vs. price of BDT10.50 (160.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#1 of 448)

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


Khulna Power Co Business Description

Address United House, Madani Avenue, United City, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
Khulna Power Co Ltd is engaged in generating electricity, selling such generated electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board, and acquiring fuel required for such electricity generation from home and abroad. The company receives revenue in the form of capacity, rental, and energy. The energy payment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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