Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC (KUW:SOOR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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KUW:SOOR Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC KUW:SOOR
49 GF Score
Price KWD0.29
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC KUW:SOOR -3.31% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates KUW:SOOR with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 718 Oil & Gas companies, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC ranks worse than 50.97% on this metric.

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

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.0 Mil. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD6.9 Mil. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD4.7 Mil. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.

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 Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:SOOR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 3.92   Max: 7.62
Current: 2

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC was 7.62. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 3.92.

KUW:SOOR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.97% of 718 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs KUW:SOOR: 2.00

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC  (KUW:SOOR) 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.


Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC'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.

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC 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 2.43 2.42 -301.05 0.91 1.49

KUW:SOOR vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC'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.


Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC'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
=(0 + 6.088) / 2.403
=2.53

Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC'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
=(0 + 6.914) / 4.656
=1.48

* 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 1.49 mean?
Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC (KUW:SOOR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 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 Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC. This is 62% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC ranks #366 out of 718 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.62. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's value of 1.49 is 22.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC ranks #366 out of 718 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC ranks #366 out of 718 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's value of 1.49 is 22.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 7.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 1.93, based on 718 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. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 22.8% 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 Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC (KUW:SOOR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.29 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 22.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.93. Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC (KUW:SOOR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 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 Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC (KUW:SOOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.29 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SOOR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.49 (62% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.29 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 22.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#366 of 718)

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


Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address AlMirqab - Block 3 - Omar bin Al-Khattab Street, P.O. Box 28396, KBT Tower, 12th Floor, Kuwait, KWT, 13144
Al Soor Fuel Marketing Co KSC is engaged in the acquisition, construction, leasing, operation, and maintenance of petrol filling stations. It also constructs, develops, operates, and maintains customers service center at petrol stations. The customer service centers operated by the company provide all services related to cars and vehicles, such as oil changes, car wash, maintenance services, repair, and technical testing of vehicles, and supermarket services. Its operating segments are Fuel marketing and other related services, and Investment operations. The majority of its revenue derives from Fuel marketing and other associated services.
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