Avanceon (KAR:AVN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 2121% Above Median

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KAR:AVN Avanceon Ltd KAR:AVN
65 GF Score
Price ₨32.75
GF Value ₨54.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA?

Avanceon KAR:AVN +0.80% 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2121% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates KAR:AVN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨54.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Conglomerates companies, Avanceon ranks better than 51.76% on this metric.

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

Avanceon's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,560 Mil. Avanceon's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨269 Mil. Avanceon's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨909 Mil. Avanceon's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.11.

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 Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:AVN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.14   Max: 2.66
Current: 2.66

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Avanceon was 2.66. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.14.

KAR:AVN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.76% of 454 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.74 vs KAR:AVN: 2.66

Avanceon  (KAR:AVN) 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.


Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avanceon'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.

Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Avanceon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 0.30 0.13 0.24 0.29

Avanceon 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 0.97 11.31 -4.34 0.11 3.11

KAR:AVN vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Avanceon'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.


Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Avanceon Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Avanceon'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
=(100.583 + 286.814) / 1329.821
=0.29

Avanceon'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
=(2560.367 + 268.902) / 909.064
=3.11

* 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 3.11 mean?
Avanceon (KAR:AVN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.11 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 Avanceon. This is 2121% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #219 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Avanceon's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.11 is 2121% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.66. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Avanceon's value of 3.11 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #219 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avanceon has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avanceon's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #219 out of 454 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Avanceon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Avanceon's value of 3.11 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Avanceon's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Avanceon 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 454 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. Avanceon's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.11 is 13.5% 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 Avanceon. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avanceon's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.11, which is 2121% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avanceon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanceon (KAR:AVN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨54.78, compared to a current price of ₨32.75 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.11, which is 2121% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 13.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Avanceon's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Avanceon (KAR:AVN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.11 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 Avanceon (KAR:AVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanceon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨32.75 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨54.78. GuruFocus considers Avanceon to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AVN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.11 (2121% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: ₨54.78 vs. price of ₨32.75 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Conglomerates median (#219 of 454)

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


Avanceon Business Description

Address 19-KM, Main Multan Road, The Avanceon Building, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54660
Avanceon Ltd provides total engineering solutions. The principal activity of the Company is to provide industrial automation, process control, and systems integration solutions, to trade in products of automation and control equipment, and to provide related technical services. It offers various solutions such as Automation, Project Management, Consulting, the Industrial Internet of Things, Serialization, and others. The firm's segment includes Core Business, Specialized Business, Engineering and Back Office, After Market Support, Manufacturing and Assembling, and the Middle East. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Qatar, Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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