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Pluz Energia PeruALIM:PLUZENC1 -0.37%51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LIM:PLUZENC1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks better than 68.44% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:PLUZENC1'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 2 Max: 2.5
Current: 2.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pluz Energia PeruA was 2.50. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 2.00.
LIM:PLUZENC1's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.44% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs LIM:PLUZENC1: 2.29
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Pluz Energia PeruA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
LIM:PLUZENC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.11 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 Pluz Energia PeruA. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #142 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pluz Energia PeruA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.11 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 2.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 2.11 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #142 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pluz Energia PeruA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pluz Energia PeruA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #142 out of 450 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Pluz Energia PeruA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 2.11 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Pluz Energia PeruA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Pluz Energia PeruA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 450 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. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.11 is 47.1% 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 Pluz Energia PeruA. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.96, compared to a current price of S/.1.34 — trading 54.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 47.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. Pluz Energia PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.34 is trading 54.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.96.
GuruFocus considers Pluz Energia PeruA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIM:PLUZENC1:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.11 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: S/.2.96 vs. price of S/.1.34 (54.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#142 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:PLUZENC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pluz Energia Peru SAA formerly Enel Distribucion Peru SAA distributes electricity in the north of Lima, Callao and the provinces of Huaura, Huaral, Barranca and Oyon. The company distributes electricity in more than 50 districts of the department of Lima region. It has an operation in more than 25 countries.
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