GPOVF (Grupo CarsoB de CV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median

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GPOVF Grupo Carso SAB de CV GPOVF
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Price $7.55
GF Value $8.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Grupo CarsoB de CV GPOVF 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates GPOVF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 460 Conglomerates companies, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks better than 64.57% on this metric.

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

Grupo CarsoB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,154 Mil. Grupo CarsoB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,394 Mil. Grupo CarsoB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,168 Mil. Grupo CarsoB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18.

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 Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GPOVF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.49   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grupo CarsoB de CV was 2.02. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.49.

GPOVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.57% of 460 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.755 vs GPOVF: 1.90

Grupo CarsoB de CV  (OTCPK:GPOVF) 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.


Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo CarsoB de CV'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.

Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Grupo CarsoB de CV 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 1.53 1.50 1.62 1.48 1.64

Grupo CarsoB de CV 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 2.23 1.64 2.64 1.71 2.18

GPOVF vs HON, MMM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Grupo CarsoB de CV'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.


Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Grupo CarsoB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Grupo CarsoB de CV'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
=(954.678 + 1417.37) / 1442.522
=1.64

Grupo CarsoB de CV'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
=(1153.552 + 1394.189) / 1168.14
=2.18

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 mean?
Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV. This is 46% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #163 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.02. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Grupo CarsoB de CV's value of 2.18 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #163 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo CarsoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo CarsoB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #163 out of 460 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Grupo CarsoB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Grupo CarsoB de CV's value of 2.18 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupo CarsoB de CV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Grupo CarsoB de CV 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.76, based on 460 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. Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 20.9% 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo CarsoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.00, compared to a current price of $7.55 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 20.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.76. Grupo CarsoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo CarsoB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.55 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.00. GuruFocus considers Grupo CarsoB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GPOVF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.18 (46% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: $8.00 vs. price of $7.55 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% below the Conglomerates median (#163 of 460)

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


Grupo CarsoB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges GCARSOA1:Mexico4GF:Germany
Address 255 Frisco Building, Lago Zurich 245, 6th Floor, Ampliacion Granada, Mexico City, MEX, 11529
Grupo Carso SAB de CV is a conglomerate based in Mexico with business presence in several countries, mainly in the Americas and Europe. The firm has operations in four main business segments: commercial and retail, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure and construction, and energy. The largest contributor to sales, the commercial and retail division, serves middle- and high-income consumers and operates department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and multimedia stores. The industrial and manufacturing segment has a portfolio of products and services focused on cables, power transformers and reactors, and alternative energies, among others. The infrastructure and construction division serves sectors like the oil and chemical industries, pipeline installation, and housing development.
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