HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2018)


What is HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Dec. 2018.

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

HighCom Global Security's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.00 Mil. HighCom Global Security's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.00 Mil. HighCom Global Security's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.31 Mil. HighCom Global Security's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 0.00.

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 HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HCGS's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.61
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

HighCom Global Security  (OTCPK:HCGS) 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.

HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
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HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
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HCGS vs DTII, UUU, GWSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


HighCom Global Security Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 0) / 0.223
=0.00

HighCom Global Security's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 0) / 0.312
=0.00

* 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 (Dec. 2018) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of Dec. 2018. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HighCom Global Security.
Is HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00.
How does HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.61, based on 838 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. 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 HighCom Global Security. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighCom Global Security's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.