Jersey Electricity (FRA:K46) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:K46 Jersey Electricity PLC FRA:K46
67 GF Score
Price €5.00
GF Value €5.51
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What is Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA?

Jersey Electricity FRA:K46 -2.91% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:K46 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jersey Electricity ranks better than 78.84% on this metric.

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

Jersey Electricity's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.6 Mil. Jersey Electricity's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €39.1 Mil. Jersey Electricity's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.6 Mil. Jersey Electricity's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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 Jersey Electricity's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:K46' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.18   Max: 1.44
Current: 1.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Jersey Electricity was 1.44. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.18.

FRA:K46's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.84% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04 vs FRA:K46: 1.26

Jersey Electricity  (FRA:K46) 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.


Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jersey Electricity'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.

Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Jersey Electricity Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.05 1.44 1.19 1.19 1.26

Jersey Electricity Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.95 1.51 1.00 1.65 1.03

FRA:K46 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Jersey Electricity'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.


Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Jersey Electricity Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Jersey Electricity's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.39 + 39.466) / 31.761
=1.25

Jersey Electricity'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
=(0.634 + 39.108) / 38.642
=1.03

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 mean?
Jersey Electricity (FRA:K46) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 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 Jersey Electricity. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Jersey Electricity's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #95 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Jersey Electricity's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Jersey Electricity's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Jersey Electricity's value of 1.03 is 74.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #95 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jersey Electricity has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jersey Electricity's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #95 out of 449 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Jersey Electricity in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Jersey Electricity's value of 1.03 is 74.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Jersey Electricity's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Jersey Electricity 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 4.04, based on 449 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. Jersey Electricity's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 74.5% 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 Jersey Electricity. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jersey Electricity's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jersey Electricity stock overvalued right now?
Jersey Electricity (FRA:K46) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.51, compared to a current price of €5.00 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 74.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Jersey Electricity's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Jersey Electricity (FRA:K46), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 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 Jersey Electricity (FRA:K46) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jersey Electricity stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.00 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.51.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K46:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.03 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: €5.51 vs. price of €5.00 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#95 of 449)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K46 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jersey Electricity Business Description

Other Exchanges JEL:UK
Address Queen's Road, P.O. Box 45, The Powerhouse, Saint Helier, JEY, JE4 8NY
Jersey Electricity PLC functions in the United Kingdom utility industry through the importation, transmission, distribution, generation, and supply of electricity. The company operates through business segments, including Energy, Building Services, retail, property, and others, with the majority of revenue generated from the Energy segment. Its businesses include Energy Division, Energy Solutions, JEBS, Jersey Energy, Jendev, and Jersey Deep Freeze, and its projects include Solar PV arrays, Smart Meter roll out, St Helier West Substation, Normandie 1, Normandie 3, and South Hill Switching Station.
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