Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Above Median

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KUW:VALMORE Valmore Holding KUW:VALMORE
34 GF Score
Price KWD0.21
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA?

Valmore Holding KUW:VALMORE +4.55% 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates KUW:VALMORE with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Asset Management companies, Valmore Holding ranks worse than 55.61% on this metric.

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

Valmore Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD49.4 Mil. Valmore Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD130.9 Mil. Valmore Holding's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD94.0 Mil. Valmore Holding's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.92.

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 Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:VALMORE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 1.12   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Valmore Holding was 2.60. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 1.12.

KUW:VALMORE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.61% of 383 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs KUW:VALMORE: 1.83

Valmore Holding  (KUW:VALMORE) 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.


Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valmore Holding'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.

Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Valmore Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 1.29 1.54 2.01 2.35

Valmore Holding 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 2.14 1.43 2.33 2.35 1.92

KUW:VALMORE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Valmore Holding'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.


Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Valmore Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Valmore Holding'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
=(75.77 + 145.399) / 94.194
=2.35

Valmore Holding'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
=(49.378 + 130.906) / 94.016
=1.92

* 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 1.92 mean?
Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 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 Valmore Holding. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #213 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Valmore Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.60. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Valmore Holding's value of 1.92 is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #213 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valmore Holding has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmore Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Valmore Holding ranks #213 out of 383 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Valmore Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Valmore Holding's value of 1.92 is 37.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Valmore Holding's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Valmore Holding 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.40, based on 383 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. Valmore Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.92 is 37.1% 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 Valmore Holding. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmore Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valmore Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 37.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.40. Valmore Holding's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.92 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 Valmore Holding (KUW:VALMORE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmore Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers Valmore Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:VALMORE:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.92 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.21 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% above the Asset Management median (#213 of 383)

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


Valmore Holding Business Description

Address 14, Hassan Mohamed El Razzaz Street, Dokki, Agouza, Giza, EGY
Valmore Holding is an investment holding company with operations spanning Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UK. It invests in businesses that fuel economies, transform industries, and improve lives, with a focus on delivering sustainable growth and outsized returns for its shareholders. Its portfolio includes various sectors like Chemicals, Building Materials, Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Non-Banking Financial Services.
34GF Score

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