Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Izmir Demir Celiknayi ASIST:IZMDC -3.57%37 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates IST:IZMDC with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺6.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Steel companies, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS ranks worse than 76.81% 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 Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IST:IZMDC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.05 Med: 3.66 Max: 25.13
Current: 6.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS was 25.13. The lowest was -19.05. And the median was 3.66.
IST:IZMDC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.81% of 496
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.935
vs IST:IZMDC: 6.72
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.
Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Izmir Demir Celiknayi 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.
IST:IZMDC vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Izmir Demir Celiknayi 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.
Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Izmir Demir Celiknayi 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS (IST:IZMDC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.18 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 Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS. This is 42% above median its historical median of 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS ranks #381 out of 496 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.94. Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's value of 5.18 is 76.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS ranks #381 out of 496 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS ranks #381 out of 496 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.94. Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's value of 5.18 is 76.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Izmir Demir Celiknayi 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.94, based on 496 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. Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 76.5% 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 Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS (IST:IZMDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺6.89, compared to a current price of ₺12.97 — trading 88.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 76.5% above the Steel industry median of 2.94. Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS (IST:IZMDC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.18 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 Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS (IST:IZMDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺12.97 is trading 88.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺6.89.
GuruFocus considers Izmir Demir Celiknayi AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:IZMDC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.18 (42% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: ₺6.89 vs. price of ₺12.97 (88.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% above the Steel median (#381 of 496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:IZMDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Izmir Demir Celik Sanayi AS is a steel producer based in Turkey. The company produces steel products which include iron blocks, iron rods, and iron beams for various application and sells it to the Turkish and international markets. The production is carried out at the Foca plant in Aliaga. The firm also engages in making investments in power plant and maritime business, owning three ships totally through its subsidiaries.
37GF Score
Get the complete analysis for IST:IZMDC
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
IST:IZMDC has been successfully added to your 
