Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.03 (As of Dec. 2025) — 99% Below Median

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LIM:AUSTRAC1 Austral Group SAA LIM:AUSTRAC1
51 GF Score
Price S/.1.50
GF Value S/.2.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Austral GroupA LIM:AUSTRAC1 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates LIM:AUSTRAC1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austral GroupA ranks better than 97.63% on this metric.

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

Austral GroupA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.1.6 Mil. Austral GroupA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.3.3 Mil. Austral GroupA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.197.6 Mil. Austral GroupA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02.

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 Austral GroupA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:AUSTRAC1' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 2.16   Max: 10.52
Current: 0.03

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Austral GroupA was 10.52. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 2.16.

LIM:AUSTRAC1's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.63% of 1563 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs LIM:AUSTRAC1: 0.03

Austral GroupA  (LIM:AUSTRAC1) 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.


Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Austral GroupA'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.

Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Austral GroupA Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.44 2.62 2.16 0.03 0.03

Austral GroupA Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.44 2.62 2.16 0.03 0.03

LIM:AUSTRAC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Austral GroupA'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.


Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austral GroupA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Austral GroupA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Austral GroupA'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
=(1.634 + 3.263) / 197.648
=0.02

Austral GroupA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(1.634 + 3.263) / 197.648
=0.02

* 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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 mean?
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Austral GroupA. This is 99% below median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Austral GroupA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #37 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Austral GroupA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 10.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Austral GroupA's value of 0.03 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #37 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austral GroupA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austral GroupA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #37 out of 1563 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Austral GroupA in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Austral GroupA's value of 0.03 is 98.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Austral GroupA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Austral GroupA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,563 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. Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 is 98.6% 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 Austral GroupA. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austral GroupA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral GroupA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.01, compared to a current price of S/.1.50 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Austral GroupA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S/.1.50 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.01. GuruFocus considers Austral GroupA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:AUSTRAC1:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.03 (99% below median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: S/.2.01 vs. price of S/.1.50 (25.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#37 of 1563)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:AUSTRAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Austral GroupA Business Description

Address Torre Real Siete, Avenue Victor Andres Belaunde 147, Centro Empresarial Real, San Isidro, Lima, PER, 15073
Austral Group SAA is a fishing company. The company produces and markets canned, and frozen products, fish meal, and raw fish oil. The company has two main operating and reportable segments: Indirect Human Consumption (IHC), which includes fishmeal and fish oil products, and Direct Human Consumption (DHC), which includes the production of canned and frozen fish.
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