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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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IST:ALKA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.82
Current: -1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS was 1.82. The lowest was -1.40. And the median was 0.54.
IST:ALKA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 209
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs IST:ALKA: -1.40
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2024) EBITDA data.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.40 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 209 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.32. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.32, based on 209 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.58, compared to a current price of ₺8.95 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.40. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.40 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺8.95 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.58.
GuruFocus considers Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ALKA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.40
GF Value™: ₺7.58 vs. price of ₺8.95 (18.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ALKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper products. The company's main products are wood-free offset papers, coated papers, office papers and special papers. Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS sells most of its products in the turkey market. It exports to over 25 countries, especially in Europe. In addition, the Balkan countries, Russia and Africa are part of the company's customer portfolio. Its wood-free offset, coated and office papers are produced in Alkim Paper Production Plants. The firm operates a cogeneration plant that meets its energy requirements.
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