Pratibha Industries (NSE:PRATIBHA) Debt-to-EBITDA : -15.66 (As of Mar. 2019)

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What is Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pratibha Industries NSE:PRATIBHA 4 Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.66 as of Mar. 2019. GuruFocus rates NSE:PRATIBHA with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

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

Pratibha Industries's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was ₹54,766 Mil. Pratibha Industries's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was ₹14 Mil. Pratibha Industries's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was ₹-3,497 Mil. Pratibha Industries's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was -15.66.

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 Pratibha Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:PRATIBHA's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 2.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Pratibha Industries  (NSE:PRATIBHA) 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.


Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pratibha Industries'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.

Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pratibha Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.47 5.31 -12.90 -2.48 -6.63

Pratibha Industries Quarterly Data
Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19
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 -6.21 -18.42 -50.52 -1.97 -15.66

Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pratibha Industries'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.


Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pratibha Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pratibha Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pratibha Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(54765.999 + 13.55) / -8259.68
=-6.63

Pratibha Industries's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(54765.999 + 13.55) / -3497.344
=-15.66

* 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. 2019) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -15.66 mean?
Pratibha Industries (NSE:PRATIBHA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -15.66 as of Mar. 2019. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pratibha Industries.
Is Pratibha Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pratibha Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.66. Overall, Pratibha Industries has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pratibha Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
Pratibha Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA of -15.66 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. 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 2.14, based on 1,405 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 Pratibha Industries. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pratibha Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pratibha Industries stock overvalued right now?
Pratibha Industries (NSE:PRATIBHA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -15.66. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.66. Pratibha Industries' overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Pratibha Industries (NSE:PRATIBHA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.66 as of Mar. 2019. 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.

Pratibha Industries Business Description

Address Unit No. 1/B-56 & 1/B-57, LBS Marg, Phoenix Paragon Plaza, Phoenix Market City, Kurla (W), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 070
Pratibha Industries Ltd is an Indian-based firm. The company is engaged in designing, engineering and execution/construction of complex and integrated projects, the sale of construction materials and other related services. The company provides various solutions like integrated water transmission, water sourcing solutions, and other related solutions. In addition, the company is also involved in infrastructure development, including design and construction of railway stations and various other turnkey projects. The company operates in single Engineering, Procurement, and Construction segment. Most of its revenue comes from the Indian market.
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