Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.26 (As of Dec. 2024) — 93% Below Median

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MIC:SARE Saratovenergo PJSC MIC:SARE
45 GF Score
Price ₽0.73
GF Value ₽0.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Saratovenergo PJSC MIC:SARE -1.48% 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26 as of Dec. 2024, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates MIC:SARE with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₽0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks better than 91.76% on this metric.

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

Saratovenergo PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was ₽64 Mil. Saratovenergo PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was ₽280 Mil. Saratovenergo PJSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was ₽1,310 Mil. Saratovenergo PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.26.

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 Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIC:SARE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 3.88   Max: 7.95
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saratovenergo PJSC was 7.95. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 3.88.

MIC:SARE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.76% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04 vs MIC:SARE: 0.26

Saratovenergo PJSC  (MIC:SARE) 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.


Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saratovenergo PJSC'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.

Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Saratovenergo PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Saratovenergo PJSC Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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 5.99 1.94 0.34 0.08 0.26

MIC:SARE vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Saratovenergo PJSC'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.


Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saratovenergo PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(63.972 + 279.993) / 1309.618
=0.26

Saratovenergo PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(63.972 + 279.993) / 1309.618
=0.26

* 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. 2024) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 mean?
Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saratovenergo PJSC. This is 93% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 7.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #37 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saratovenergo PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 7.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's value of 0.26 is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #37 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saratovenergo PJSC has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratovenergo PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #37 out of 449 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saratovenergo PJSC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's value of 0.26 is 93.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Saratovenergo PJSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 7.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Saratovenergo PJSC 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 4.04, based on 449 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. Saratovenergo PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 is 93.6% 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 Saratovenergo PJSC. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratovenergo PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratovenergo PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽0.46, compared to a current price of ₽0.73 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 93.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratovenergo PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₽0.73 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₽0.46. GuruFocus considers Saratovenergo PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIC:SARE:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.26 (93% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: ₽0.46 vs. price of ₽0.73 (58.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 93.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#37 of 449)

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


Saratovenergo PJSC Business Description

Address Street them. Rakhova V.G., d. 181, Saratov, RUS, 410005
Saratovenergo PJSC is engaged in the production, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity and thermal energy and related products.
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