Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co (KAR:GTYR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 11.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 199% Above Median

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KAR:GTYR Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Ltd KAR:GTYR
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GF Value ₨33.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co KAR:GTYR +0.22% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates KAR:GTYR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨33.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co ranks worse than 87.67% on this metric.

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

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨9,261 Mil. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨358 Mil. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨815 Mil. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.80.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:GTYR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08   Med: 3.95   Max: 8.1
Current: 8.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co was 8.10. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 3.95.

KAR:GTYR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.67% of 1095 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs KAR:GTYR: 8.10

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co  (KAR:GTYR) 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.


Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co'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.

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co 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 4.91 13.13 5.61 6.76 11.80

KAR:GTYR vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co'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.


Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(8761.815 + 414.008) / 1686.712
=5.44

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co'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
=(9260.919 + 357.973) / 815.392
=11.80

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.80 mean?
Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co (KAR:GTYR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.80 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 Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co. This is 199% above median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co ranks #960 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.80 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 8.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's value of 11.80 is 424.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co ranks #960 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co ranks #960 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's value of 11.80 is 424.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 8.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,095 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. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.80 is 424.4% 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 Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.80, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co (KAR:GTYR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨33.23, compared to a current price of ₨32.16 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.80, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 424.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co (KAR:GTYR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.80 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 Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co (KAR:GTYR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨32.16 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨33.23. GuruFocus considers Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GTYR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 11.80 (199% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
  • GF Value™: ₨33.23 vs. price of ₨32.16 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 424.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#960 of 1095)

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


Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Business Description

Address H-23/2, Landhi Industrial Trading Estate, Landhi, Karachi, SD, PAK
Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of tyres and tubes for automobiles and motorcycles. Its products include passenger car tyres, light truck tyres, tractor tyres, bus tyres, motorcycle tyres and rickshaw tyres.
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