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.
D G Khan CementKAR:DGKC -1.40%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:DGKC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨97.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Building Materials companies, D G Khan Cement ranks better than 70.33% 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 D G Khan Cement's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:DGKC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 3.13 Max: 9.72
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of D G Khan Cement was 9.72. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 3.13.
KAR:DGKC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.33% of 337
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs KAR:DGKC: 0.80
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.
D G Khan Cement Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
D G Khan Cement Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for D G Khan Cement'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.
KAR:DGKC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, D G Khan Cement'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.
D G Khan Cement Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, D G Khan Cement's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where D G Khan Cement'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.
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.82 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 D G Khan Cement. This is 74% below median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, D G Khan Cement's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #100 out of 337 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is D G Khan Cement's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
D G Khan Cement's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.82 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 9.72. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. D G Khan Cement's value of 0.82 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #100 out of 337 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, D G Khan Cement has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D G Khan Cement's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #100 out of 337 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts D G Khan Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. D G Khan Cement's value of 0.82 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, D G Khan Cement's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 9.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.17, D G Khan Cement has consistently been below 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 2.17, based on 337 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. D G Khan Cement's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.82 is 62.2% below 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 D G Khan Cement. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D G Khan Cement's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.82, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D G Khan Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨97.47, compared to a current price of ₨210.69 — trading 116.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.82, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 62.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.17. D G Khan Cement's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.82 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨210.69 is trading 116.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨97.47.
GuruFocus considers D G Khan Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:DGKC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.82 (74% below median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: ₨97.47 vs. price of ₨210.69 (116.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% below the Building Materials median (#100 of 337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:DGKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
D G Khan Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of Clinker, Ordinary Portland and Sulphate Resistant Cement. It has four cement plants, two plants; located at Dera Ghazi Khan, one in Khairpur District, Chakwal, and one in Hub District, Lasbela. Its products are distributed across the Pakistan market. The company has three operating segments, which include the Cement segment: Production and sale of clinker, ordinary portland, and sulphate resistant cement, the Packaging segment: Manufacture and supply of paper products and packing material, the Dairy segment: Production and sale of raw milk.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KAR:DGKC
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
KAR:DGKC has been successfully added to your 
