IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co (NSE:IL&FSENGG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 54.48 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:IL&FSENGG IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Ltd NSE:IL&FSENGG
48 GF Score
Price ₹27.57
GF Value ₹19.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co NSE:IL&FSENGG -1.36% 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IL&FSENGG with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Construction companies, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co ranks worse than 99.64% on this metric.

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

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹26,686 Mil. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹31 Mil. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹490 Mil. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.48.

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 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IL&FSENGG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.51   Med: -4.48   Max: 873.34
Current: 278.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co was 873.34. The lowest was -43.51. And the median was -4.48.

NSE:IL&FSENGG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
99.64% of 1406 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs NSE:IL&FSENGG: 278.89

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co  (NSE:IL&FSENGG) 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.


IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co'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.

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co 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 -7.92 -27.78 -43.51 873.34 341.65

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co 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 56.29 0.00 674.68 0.00 54.48

NSE:IL&FSENGG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co'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.


IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co'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
=(26686.4 + 30.8) / 78.2
=341.65

IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co'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
=(26686.4 + 30.8) / 490.4
=54.48

* 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 54.48 mean?
IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co (NSE:IL&FSENGG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.48 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 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co. According to the industry distribution chart, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co ranks #1401 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.48. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's value of 54.48 is 2434% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co ranks #1401 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co ranks #1401 out of 1406 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's value of 54.48 is 2434% above this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,406 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. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.48 is 2434% 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 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co (NSE:IL&FSENGG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.43, compared to a current price of ₹27.57 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.48 and 2434% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co (NSE:IL&FSENGG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.48 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 IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co (NSE:IL&FSENGG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹27.57 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.43. GuruFocus considers IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IL&FSENGG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 54.48
  • GF Value™: ₹19.43 vs. price of ₹27.57 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2434% above the Construction median (#1401 of 1406)

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


IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 532907:India
Address Sanali Info Park, Cyber Towers, Road Number 2, Door Number 8-2-120/113/3, B Block, 1st Floor, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 034
IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the construction and infrastructure development business. It is in the business of erection/construction of roads, irrigation projects, buildings, oil and gas infrastructure, railway infrastructure, power plants, power transmission and distribution lines including rural electrification and development of airports. The operating segment of the company is Construction and Infrastructure Development. It derives prime revenue from India.
48GF Score

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