Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:CIMSA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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IST:CIMSA Cimsa Cimento Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS IST:CIMSA
80 GF Score
Price ₺44.84
GF Value ₺58.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS IST:CIMSA -2.99% 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates IST:CIMSA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺58.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Building Materials companies, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 55.59% on this metric.

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

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺9,290 Mil. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺19,221 Mil. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺11,395 Mil. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50.

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 Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IST:CIMSA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 2.84   Max: 10.97
Current: 2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS was 10.97. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.84.

IST:CIMSA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.59% of 331 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs IST:CIMSA: 2.51

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS  (IST:CIMSA) 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.


Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS'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.

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS 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 2.60 3.09 2.06 2.32 2.50

IST:CIMSA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cimsa Cimentonayi 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.


Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS'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
=(7471.042 + 21747.241) / 10782.005
=2.71

Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS'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
=(9290.255 + 19221.498) / 11395.008
=2.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 mean?
Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:CIMSA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 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 Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #184 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 10.97. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 2.50 is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #184 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #184 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 2.50 is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 10.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.27, based on 331 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. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 10.1% 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 Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:CIMSA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺58.44, compared to a current price of ₺44.84 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 10.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.27. Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:CIMSA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 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 Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:CIMSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺44.84 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺58.44. GuruFocus considers Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:CIMSA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.50 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: ₺58.44 vs. price of ₺44.84 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.1% above the Building Materials median (#184 of 331)

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


Cimsa Cimentonayi Ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Kayisdagi Cad. No: 1 Kat: 23-24, Allianz Tower Kucukbakkalkoy Mah., Istanbul, TUR, 34750
Cimsa Cimento Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS is a building materials company that manufactures and distributes various types of cement. Cimsa's product offerings include specialty cement, such as white cement and calculate aluminate cement and regular grey cement. Beyond the company's primary cement segment, Cimsa produces ready-mixed concrete and the company operates its distribution system. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Cement segment. The company is based in Turkey but maintains factories and operations across Europe.
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