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Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim ASIST:ZOREN -1.57%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates IST:ZOREN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺3.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS ranks worse than 69.71% 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 Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IST:ZOREN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57 Med: 6.73 Max: 12.36
Current: 7.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS was 12.36. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 6.73.
IST:ZOREN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.71% of 340
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.63
vs IST:ZOREN: 7.61
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:ZOREN) 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.
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim 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.
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim 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.
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim 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.
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:ZOREN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 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 Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS. This is 44% above median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.57 to 12.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #237 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 12.36. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 9.66 is 108.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #237 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #237 out of 340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 9.66 is 108.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.57 to 12.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 4.63, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.63, based on 340 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. Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is 108.6% 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 Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:ZOREN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺3.27, compared to a current price of ₺2.50 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 108.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.63. Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim 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 Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:ZOREN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66 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 Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:ZOREN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺2.50 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺3.27.
GuruFocus considers Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ZOREN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.66 (44% above median its 10-year median of 6.73)
GF Value™: ₺3.27 vs. price of ₺2.50 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#237 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ZOREN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS Business Description
Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim AS together with its subsidiaries is engaged in establishing, renting and operating facilities of electrical energy production plant, producing electricity and trading electricity to the customers.
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