Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:TUTIALKA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.10 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:TUTIALKA Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd NSE:TUTIALKA
54 GF Score
Price ₹53.33
GF Value ₹75.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers NSE:TUTIALKA -4.12% 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TUTIALKA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹75.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Agriculture companies, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks better than 56.44% on this metric.

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

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹700 Mil. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹500 Mil. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹572 Mil. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.10.

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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:TUTIALKA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.84   Med: -0.17   Max: 1.77
Current: 1.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers was 1.77. The lowest was -3.84. And the median was -0.17.

NSE:TUTIALKA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.44% of 202 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs NSE:TUTIALKA: 1.77

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers  (NSE:TUTIALKA) 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.


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 -0.22 0.05 0.11 1.07 1.77

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 1.37 0.00 1.37 0.00 2.10

NSE:TUTIALKA vs : Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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
=(700 + 500) / 677.349
=1.77

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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
=(700 + 500) / 571.648
=2.10

* 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 2.10 mean?
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:TUTIALKA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.10 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers. According to the industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #88 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 2.10 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #88 out of 202 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #88 out of 202 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 2.10 is 2.4% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 2.05, based on 202 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. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.10 is 2.4% 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:TUTIALKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹75.17, compared to a current price of ₹53.33 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 and 2.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 2.05. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:TUTIALKA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:TUTIALKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹53.33 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹75.17. GuruFocus considers Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TUTIALKA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.10
  • GF Value™: ₹75.17 vs. price of ₹53.33 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.4% above the Agriculture median (#88 of 202)

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


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description

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Address 88, Mount Road, SPIC House, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling Light Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride Fertilizer and has its manufacturing facility at Tuticorin. Its product portfolio includes soda ash, ammonium chloride fertilizer, ammonium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate. The company has one business segment, namely the manufacture of Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride (Dual Products).
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