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Engro Powergen QadirpurKAR:EPQL -0.35%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks better than 82.01% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:EPQL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.38 Max: 3.18
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Engro Powergen Qadirpur was 3.18. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.38.
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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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.
KAR:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.87 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #61 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 3.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 1.67 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #61 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #61 out of 339 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Engro Powergen Qadirpur in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 1.67 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.87 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 4.59, Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.59, based on 339 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 63.6% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.09, compared to a current price of ₨25.61 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 63.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.59. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25.61 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.09.
GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.67 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: ₨26.09 vs. price of ₨25.61 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#61 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.
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