Axita Cotton (NSE:AXITA) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.51 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:AXITA Axita Cotton Ltd NSE:AXITA
61 GF Score
Price ₹7.30
GF Value ₹5.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA?

Axita Cotton NSE:AXITA -0.54% 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:AXITA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Axita Cotton ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.

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

Axita Cotton's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹172 Mil. Axita Cotton's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9 Mil. Axita Cotton's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-120 Mil. Axita Cotton's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.51.

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 Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:AXITA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 3.45   Max: 8.88
Current: 3.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Axita Cotton was 8.88. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 3.45.

NSE:AXITA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.7% of 812 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.705 vs NSE:AXITA: 3.70

Axita Cotton  (NSE:AXITA) 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.


Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axita Cotton'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.

Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Axita Cotton Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.25 0.87 0.56 3.45

Axita Cotton Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -0.24 0.00 8.09 0.00 -1.51

Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Axita Cotton'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.


Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Axita Cotton Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(172.112 + 8.743) / 52.402
=3.45

Axita Cotton's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(172.112 + 8.743) / -119.924
=-1.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.51 mean?
Axita Cotton (NSE:AXITA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.51 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 Axita Cotton. Over the past decade, Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 8.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Axita Cotton ranks #501 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Axita Cotton's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 8.88. Based on the distribution chart, Axita Cotton ranks #501 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axita Cotton has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axita Cotton's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Axita Cotton ranks #501 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Axita Cotton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Historically, Axita Cotton's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 8.88 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.71, based on 812 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 Axita Cotton. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axita Cotton's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axita Cotton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axita Cotton (NSE:AXITA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.38, compared to a current price of ₹7.30 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.51. Axita Cotton's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Axita Cotton (NSE:AXITA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.51 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 Axita Cotton (NSE:AXITA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axita Cotton stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹7.30 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.38. GuruFocus considers Axita Cotton to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:AXITA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.51
  • GF Value™: ₹5.38 vs. price of ₹7.30 (35.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Axita Cotton Business Description

Other Exchanges 542285:India
Address Rannade House, First Floor, Opposite Sankalp Grace 3, Near Ishan Bunglows, Shilaj, Ahemdabad, GJ, IND, 380059
Axita Cotton Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and finishing of Kapas, cotton bales, and cotton seeds. It earns revenue from bales sales domestically, bales sales exports, and Shankar Kapasia.
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