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Galp Energia SGPSGLPEF +0.16%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates GLPEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Oil & Gas companies, Galp Energia SGPS ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GLPEF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 2.33 Max: 4.95
Current: 1.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Galp Energia SGPS was 4.95. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.33.
GLPEF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.56% of 704
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs GLPEF: 1.91
Galp Energia SGPS (OTCPK:GLPEF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galp Energia SGPS'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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 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 Galp Energia SGPS. This is near median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.11 to 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #341 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is near median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 4.95. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 2.55 is 26.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #341 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #341 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Galp Energia SGPS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 2.55 is 26.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Galp Energia SGPS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.11 to 4.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Galp Energia SGPS 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.02, based on 704 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. Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is 26.6% 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 Galp Energia SGPS. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galp Energia SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.76, compared to a current price of $21.61 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 26.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.02. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.61 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.76.
GuruFocus considers Galp Energia SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GLPEF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.55 (near median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: $18.76 vs. price of $21.61 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#341 of 704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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