Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (LTS:0QB3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.86 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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LTS:0QB3 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf LTS:0QB3
66 GF Score
Price kr229.77
GF Value kr327.95
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA?

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf LTS:0QB3 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QB3 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr327.95. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Transportation companies, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks worse than 61.83% on this metric.

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

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr8,177 Mil. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr30,357 Mil. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr13,459 Mil. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.86.

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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0QB3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36   Med: 2.39   Max: 3.74
Current: 3.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Eimskipafelag Islands ehf was 3.74. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 2.39.

LTS:0QB3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.83% of 875 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.58 vs LTS:0QB3: 3.47

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf  (LTS:0QB3) 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.


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 2.68 2.60 3.26 5.53 2.86

LTS:0QB3 vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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
=(5655.24 + 29291.738) / 12269.826
=2.85

Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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
=(8176.719 + 30356.617) / 13458.636
=2.86

* 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 2.86 mean?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (LTS:0QB3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 3.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #541 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 3.74. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's value of 2.86 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #541 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #541 out of 875 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Eimskipafelag Islands ehf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's value of 2.86 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 3.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.58, based on 875 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. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 10.9% 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock overvalued right now?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (LTS:0QB3) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86. The stock's GF Value™ is kr327.95, compared to a current price of kr229.77 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 10.9% above the Transportation industry median of 2.58. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (LTS:0QB3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (LTS:0QB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr229.77 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr327.95.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QB3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.86 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: kr327.95 vs. price of kr229.77 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% above the Transportation median (#541 of 875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Business Description

Other Exchanges EIM:Iceland
Address Sundabakki 2, Reykjavik, ISL, 104
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf provides shipping, logistics, and supply chain services. The company's operations are divided into two market segments namely Liner services and Forwarding services. The liner services segment includes operations such as port operations, cold storage facilities, warehousing, trucking and distribution, air freight, and agency services in Iceland and Norway. The forwarding services segment includes reefer forwarding, a system based on a network of own offices, association with deep-sea lines, and associates. The company earns the majority of its revenues from Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Asia.
66GF Score

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