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MPC Container Ships ASAHAM:MP2 -1.43%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates HAM:MP2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 73.76% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:MP2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.41 Max: 39.21
Current: 1.28
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MPC Container Ships ASA was 39.21. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.41.
HAM:MP2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.76% of 869
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs HAM:MP2: 1.28
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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MPC Container Ships ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 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 MPC Container Ships ASA. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, MPC Container Ships ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 39.21. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #228 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 39.21. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 1.63 is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #228 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #228 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts MPC Container Ships ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 1.63 is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MPC Container Ships ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 39.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 2.64, MPC Container Ships ASA 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 2.64, based on 869 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 38.3% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.28, compared to a current price of €2.21 — trading 72.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 38.3% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.21 is trading 72.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.28.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MP2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.63 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: €1.28 vs. price of €2.21 (72.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Transportation median (#228 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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