JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams (ORSE:BAL1R) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.34 (As of Mar. 2026)

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ORSE:BAL1R JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ORSE:BAL1R
83 GF Score
Price €1.41
GF Value €6.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA?

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ORSE:BAL1R -1.75% 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ORSE:BAL1R with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ranks better than 79.49% on this metric.

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

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.51 Mil. JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42 Mil. JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.76 Mil. JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.33.

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 JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ORSE:BAL1R' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.31   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams was 1.03. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.31.

ORSE:BAL1R's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.49% of 156 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs ORSE:BAL1R: 0.25

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams  (ORSE:BAL1R) 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.


JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams'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.

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.25 1.03 0.34 0.19

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams 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 0.42 0.33 0.49 0.12 -0.34

ORSE:BAL1R vs BF.B: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams'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.


JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.649 + 0.419) / 5.782
=0.18

JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams'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
=(0.506 + 0.419) / -2.764
=-0.33

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34 mean?
JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams (ORSE:BAL1R) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.34 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 JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams. Over the past decade, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.19 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ranks #32 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.03. Based on the distribution chart, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ranks #32 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams ranks #32 out of 156 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Historically, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.19 to 1.03 over the past decade. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.13, based on 156 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 JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams (ORSE:BAL1R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.29, compared to a current price of €1.41 — trading 77.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34. JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams (ORSE:BAL1R), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.34 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 JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams (ORSE:BAL1R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.41 is trading 77.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.29. GuruFocus considers JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ORSE:BAL1R:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.34
  • GF Value™: €6.29 vs. price of €1.41 (77.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ORSE:BAL1R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams Business Description

Other Exchanges UM9:Germany
Address 160 A. Caka Street, Riga, LVA, LV-1012
JSC Amber Latvijas Balzams is a producer of alcoholic beverages in Latvia. The company is mainly engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages. The company produces various types of alcoholic beverages, such as sparkling wines, fortified wines, ciders, alcopops, vodka, liqueurs, brandy, alcoholic beverages, gin, etc. It generates revenue from the Production of alcoholic beverages, Sales of other goods and materials, and other services. The company's brands include Stoli, elit, Moskovskaya, Riga Black Vodka, Bonaparte, Moka, Svetskoje, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Cyprus and also has a presence in Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Estonia, Romania, and other regions.
83GF Score

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