IngealB de CV (MEX:INGEALB) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.76 (As of Dec. 2017)

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What is IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

IngealB de CV MEX:INGEALB Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.76 as of Dec. 2017.

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

IngealB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was MXN2.77 Mil. IngealB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was MXN0.00 Mil. IngealB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was MXN-3.63 Mil. IngealB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was -0.76.

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 IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:INGEALB's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 2.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

IngealB de CV  (MEX:INGEALB) 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.


IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IngealB de CV'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.

IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

IngealB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.65 4.00 -0.77 -18.34 -0.76

IngealB de CV Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.65 4.00 -0.77 -18.34 -0.76

IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, IngealB de CV'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.


IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.



IngealB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.766 + 0) / -3.629
=-0.76

IngealB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.766 + 0) / -3.629
=-0.76

* 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. 2017) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.76 mean?
IngealB de CV (MEX:INGEALB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.76 as of Dec. 2017. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IngealB de CV.
Is IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IngealB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.76.
How does IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
IngealB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.76 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. 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 1,553 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. 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 IngealB de CV. 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. IngealB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IngealB de CV stock overvalued right now?
IngealB de CV (MEX:INGEALB) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.76. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.76. 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 IngealB de CV (MEX:INGEALB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.76 as of Dec. 2017. 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.

IngealB de CV Business Description

Address LAKE TANGANYICA 71-202, GRANADA, Mexico, DF, MEX, 09820
Ingeal SAB de CV is a holding company, engaged in the food industry, which specializes in the production and sale of packaged foods, biscuits, pasta and chocolates.