Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Above Median

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KAR:SNGP Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd KAR:SNGP
66 GF Score
Price ₨98.16
GF Value ₨70.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines KAR:SNGP -1.93% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates KAR:SNGP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks better than 63.86% on this metric.

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

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨170,133 Mil. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨39,662 Mil. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨67,813 Mil. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.09.

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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:SNGP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 1.66   Max: 3.01
Current: 2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines was 3.01. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.66.

KAR:SNGP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.86% of 451 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04 vs KAR:SNGP: 2.68

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines  (KAR:SNGP) 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.


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 0.92 3.01 2.21 2.65

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 3.29 2.56 2.78 2.46 3.09

KAR:SNGP vs ATO, NI, UGI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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
=(170750.171 + 35920.349) / 78032.323
=2.65

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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
=(170133.181 + 39661.81) / 67813.32
=3.09

* 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 3.09 mean?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines. This is 86% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.92 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #163 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 3.01. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 3.09 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #163 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #163 out of 451 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sui Northern Gas Pipelines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 3.09 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.92 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.04, based on 451 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. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 23.5% 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.60, compared to a current price of ₨98.16 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 23.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨98.16 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.60. GuruFocus considers Sui Northern Gas Pipelines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SNGP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.09 (86% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
  • GF Value™: ₨70.60 vs. price of ₨98.16 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#163 of 451)

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


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Business Description

Address Gas House, 21 Kashmir Road, P.O. Box No. 56, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54000
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd is principally engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It has also expanded its activities like Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, undertaking the planning, design, and construction of pipeline projects. The company generates revenue from the sale of gas.
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