Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) Debt-to-EBITDA : 36.56 (As of Jun. 2026) — 852% Above Median

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LIM:EXALMC1 Pesquera Exalmar SAA LIM:EXALMC1
53 GF Score
Price S/.2.36
GF Value S/.3.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pesquera ExalmarA LIM:EXALMC1 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 36.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 852% above its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates LIM:EXALMC1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.3.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks worse than 59.19% on this metric.

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

Pesquera ExalmarA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.469 Mil. Pesquera ExalmarA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.783 Mil. Pesquera ExalmarA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.34 Mil. Pesquera ExalmarA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 36.56.

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 Pesquera ExalmarA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:EXALMC1' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27   Med: 3.84   Max: 16.18
Current: 2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pesquera ExalmarA was 16.18. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 3.84.

LIM:EXALMC1's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.19% of 1556 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.125 vs LIM:EXALMC1: 2.74

Pesquera ExalmarA  (LIM:EXALMC1) 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.


Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pesquera ExalmarA'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.

Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pesquera ExalmarA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Pesquera ExalmarA 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 3.72 2.93 2.71 1.55 36.56

LIM:EXALMC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Pesquera ExalmarA'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.


Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Pesquera ExalmarA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pesquera ExalmarA'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
=(787.206 + 579.048) / 397.258
=3.44

Pesquera ExalmarA'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
=(469.22 + 783.248) / 34.26
=36.56

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 36.56 mean?
Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 36.56 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 Pesquera ExalmarA. This is 852% above median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Pesquera ExalmarA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 16.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #921 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Pesquera ExalmarA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pesquera ExalmarA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 36.56 is 852% above median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 16.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Pesquera ExalmarA's value of 36.56 is 1620.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #921 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pesquera ExalmarA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pesquera ExalmarA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #921 out of 1556 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pesquera ExalmarA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Pesquera ExalmarA's value of 36.56 is 1620.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pesquera ExalmarA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 16.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Pesquera ExalmarA 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,556 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. Pesquera ExalmarA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 36.56 is 1620.5% 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 Pesquera ExalmarA. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pesquera ExalmarA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 36.56, which is 852% above median its own 10-year median of 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pesquera ExalmarA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.3.17, compared to a current price of S/.2.36 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 36.56, which is 852% above median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 1620.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Pesquera ExalmarA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 36.56 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 Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesquera ExalmarA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S/.2.36 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.3.17. GuruFocus considers Pesquera ExalmarA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:EXALMC1:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 36.56 (852% above median its 10-year median of 3.84)
  • GF Value™: S/.3.17 vs. price of S/.2.36 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1620.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#921 of 1556)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:EXALMC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pesquera ExalmarA Business Description

Address Avenida Victor Andres Belaunde 214, San Isidro, Lima, PER
Pesquera Exalmar SAA is engaged in extraction, transformation, commercialization and export of hydro-biological products such as fishmeal and fish oil for human consumption. The company also engages in importing supplies for its business and retail and wholesale of such products. Its direct human consumption products portfolio includes a giant squid, jack mackerel, mackerel, squid, scallops, mahi mahi, swordfish, silvermelt, anchovy; and its value-added products include seafood mixture, giant squid burgers, giant squid breaded burgers, giant squid nuggets, and giant squid breaded sticks. Its set up human consumption products include fishmeal and fish oil.
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