Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Above Median

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NSE:DRONE Drone Destination Ltd NSE:DRONE
70 GF Score
Price ₹35.05
GF Value ₹197.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA?

Drone Destination NSE:DRONE -4.50% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:DRONE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹197.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, Drone Destination ranks worse than 76.6% on this metric.

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

Drone Destination's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹151.4 Mil. Drone Destination's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹85.1 Mil. Drone Destination's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹115.5 Mil. Drone Destination's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.05.

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 Drone Destination's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:DRONE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.63   Med: 1.22   Max: 32.88
Current: 4.09

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Drone Destination was 32.88. The lowest was -21.63. And the median was 1.22.

NSE:DRONE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.6% of 188 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs NSE:DRONE: 4.09

Drone Destination  (NSE:DRONE) 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.


Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drone Destination'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.

Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Drone Destination Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.79 0.34 0.29 32.88 2.10

Drone Destination Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A N/A N/A -1.66 2.05

NSE:DRONE vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Drone Destination'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.


Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Drone Destination's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Drone Destination Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Drone Destination'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
=(151.391 + 85.089) / 112.638
=2.10

Drone Destination'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
=(151.391 + 85.089) / 115.536
=2.05

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 mean?
Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 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 Drone Destination. This is 68% above median its historical median of 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #144 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Drone Destination's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Drone Destination's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Drone Destination's value of 2.05 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #144 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Drone Destination has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drone Destination's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #144 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Drone Destination in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Drone Destination's value of 2.05 is 36.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Drone Destination 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.51, based on 188 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. Drone Destination's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 is 36.2% 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 Drone Destination. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Drone Destination's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drone Destination stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹197.10, compared to a current price of ₹35.05 — trading 82.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 36.2% above the Education industry median of 1.51. Drone Destination's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 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 Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drone Destination stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹35.05 is trading 82.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹197.10. GuruFocus considers Drone Destination to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DRONE:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.05 (68% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹197.10 vs. price of ₹35.05 (82.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% above the Education median (#144 of 188)

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


Drone Destination Business Description

Address Office. No 005B & 006, Ground Floor, NSIC Business Park, Software Technology Park, FB-05, Okhla Industrial Estate, Okhla Phase-III, South Delhi, New Delhi, IND, 110020
Drone Destination Ltd is a DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Organization that has developed an integrated drone eco-system built around drone manufacturing, certified training, services, and renting a drone. The company operates a massive network of DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training Programs. The company currently operates Drone Hubs at locations such as Gurugram, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai, and IFFCO Phulpur.
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