Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.33 (As of Mar. 2025) — Near Median

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NSE:ECOLINE Ecoline Exim Ltd NSE:ECOLINE
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What is Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ecoline Exim NSE:ECOLINE -1.84% 18 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates NSE:ECOLINE with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ecoline Exim ranks better than 68.67% on this metric.

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

Ecoline Exim's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹397 Mil. Ecoline Exim's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹1 Mil. Ecoline Exim's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹300 Mil. Ecoline Exim's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 1.33.

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 Ecoline Exim's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ECOLINE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 1.35   Max: 1.44
Current: 1.33

During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ecoline Exim was 1.44. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 1.35.

NSE:ECOLINE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.67% of 814 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.675 vs NSE:ECOLINE: 1.33

Ecoline Exim  (NSE:ECOLINE) 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.


Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecoline Exim'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.

Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ecoline Exim Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Debt-to-EBITDA
1.44 1.35 1.33

Ecoline Exim Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Debt-to-EBITDA 1.44 1.35 1.33

NSE:ECOLINE vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Ecoline Exim'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.


Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Ecoline Exim Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ecoline Exim's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(397.488 + 1.371) / 299.905
=1.33

Ecoline Exim's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(397.488 + 1.371) / 299.905
=1.33

* 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 (Mar. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 mean?
Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 as of Mar. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ecoline Exim. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Ecoline Exim's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.33 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #255 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Ecoline Exim's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ecoline Exim's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 1.44. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. Ecoline Exim's value of 1.33 is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #255 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecoline Exim has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoline Exim's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #255 out of 814 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Ecoline Exim in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. Ecoline Exim's value of 1.33 is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ecoline Exim's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.33 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 2.68, Ecoline Exim 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.68, based on 814 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. Ecoline Exim's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 50.3% 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 Ecoline Exim. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoline Exim's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoline Exim stock overvalued right now?
Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 50.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.68. Ecoline Exim's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2025. 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.

Ecoline Exim Business Description

Address 8, G.C. Ghosh Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700048
Ecoline Exim Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable packaging and promotional bags made out of cotton and jute. The company is engaged in the export of these bags globally. It exports its products to more than 27 countries. Its export market is the European Union, the USA, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Mexico etc. The company offers a variety of eco-conscious cotton and jute bags. Its offerings include: Recycled Cotton Bags, Organic Cotton Bags, Fairtrade Cotton Bags, Conventional Cotton Bags, and Jute Bags.
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