Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS (IST:ISSEN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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IST:ISSEN Isbir Sentetik Dokuma Sanayi AS IST:ISSEN
64 GF Score
Price ₺6.89
GF Value ₺22.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA?

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS IST:ISSEN -0.86% 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates IST:ISSEN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺22.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 336 Packaging & Containers companies, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS ranks worse than 84.23% on this metric.

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

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺2,804 Mil. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺1,168 Mil. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺1,032 Mil. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.85.

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 Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IST:ISSEN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 3.94   Max: 3184.71
Current: 6.41

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS was 3184.71. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 3.94.

IST:ISSEN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.23% of 336 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.49 vs IST:ISSEN: 6.41

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS  (IST:ISSEN) 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.


Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi 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.

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.96 4.00 3.88 7.14 3,184.71

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -7.30 -14.95 2.50 10.16 3.85

IST:ISSEN vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi 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.


Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi 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
=(2803.635 + 1167.699) / 1.247
=3,184.71

Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(2803.635 + 1167.699) / 1032.34
=3.85

* 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. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.85 mean?
Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS (IST:ISSEN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.85 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS. This is near median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.96 to 3,184.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS ranks #283 out of 336 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.85 is near median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 3,184.71. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's value of 3.85 is 54.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS ranks #283 out of 336 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS ranks #283 out of 336 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's value of 3.85 is 54.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.96 to 3,184.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 2.49, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.49, based on 336 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. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.85 is 54.6% 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 Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS (IST:ISSEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺22.96, compared to a current price of ₺6.89 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 54.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.49. Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS (IST:ISSEN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.85 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS (IST:ISSEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺6.89 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺22.96. GuruFocus considers Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IST:ISSEN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.85 (near median its 10-year median of 3.94)
  • GF Value™: ₺22.96 vs. price of ₺6.89 (70% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#283 of 336)

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


Isbir Sentetik Dokumanayi AS Business Description

Address Cayirhisar Mah. Yeni Izmir Cad, No:29 Altieylul, Balikesir, TUR
Isbir Sentetik Dokuma Sanayi AS is engaged in business of industrial packaging and carpet underlay. Its offerings include Big Bag, Carpet Base, Shrink Hood, Compound, Mask, Stretch Hood, and others.
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