JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC (KUW:JTC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.06 (As of Jun. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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KUW:JTC JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC KUW:JTC
59 GF Score
Price KWD0.43
GF Value KWD0.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA?

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC KUW:JTC -0.93% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates KUW:JTC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Transportation companies, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC ranks better than 79.61% on this metric.

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

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD2.68 Mil. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD11.31 Mil. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD13.19 Mil. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.06.

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 JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:JTC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.32
Current: 0.96

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC was 1.32. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.74.

KUW:JTC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.61% of 873 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62 vs KUW:JTC: 0.96

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC  (KUW:JTC) 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.


JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC'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.

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.79 0.56 1.32 0.78 0.70

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.74 0.76 0.62 1.00 1.06

KUW:JTC vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC'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.


JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC'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
=(2.37 + 7.724) / 14.516
=0.70

JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.68 + 11.314) / 13.192
=1.06

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 mean?
JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC (KUW:JTC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC ranks #178 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.32. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's value of 1.06 is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC ranks #178 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC ranks #178 out of 873 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's value of 1.06 is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 2.62, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 873 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. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 59.5% 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 JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC (KUW:JTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.36, compared to a current price of KWD0.43 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 59.5% below the Transportation industry median of 2.62. JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC (KUW:JTC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Jun. 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 JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC (KUW:JTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.43 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.36. GuruFocus considers JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:JTC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.06 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.36 vs. price of KWD0.43 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% below the Transportation median (#178 of 873)

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


JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC Business Description

Address Saleh Sulaiman Al Jarah Real Estate Complex, Mirqab, Area No 1, Building No 8, Office 2, 5th floor, P.O. Box 22801, Safat, KWT, 13089
JTC Logistics Transportation & Stevedoring Co KSCC is an inland transportation company. It provides services for Ports Management, Contract Logistics, Warehousing, Equipment Leasing, and Power Rental. The company has two geographical segments: Kuwait, and rest of GCC, with majority of revenue from Kuwait.
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