ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.51 (As of Dec. 2025) — 81% Below Median

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OSL:ADS ADS Maritime Holding PLC OSL:ADS
45 GF Score
Price kr2.60
GF Value kr1.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA?

ADS Maritime Holding OSL:ADS 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates OSL:ADS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, ADS Maritime Holding ranks better than 92.07% on this metric.

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

ADS Maritime Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0.65 Mil. ADS Maritime Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr1.85 Mil. ADS Maritime Holding's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr4.89 Mil. ADS Maritime Holding's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.

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 ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:ADS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 2.64   Max: 4.81
Current: 0.34

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ADS Maritime Holding was 4.81. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 2.64.

OSL:ADS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
92.07% of 870 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs OSL:ADS: 0.34

ADS Maritime Holding  (OSL:ADS) 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.


ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ADS Maritime Holding'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.

ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

ADS Maritime Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 4.81 2.64 0.12 0.29

ADS Maritime Holding Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.10 -0.23 -0.76 0.06 0.51

ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ADS Maritime Holding'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.


ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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ADS Maritime Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

ADS Maritime Holding'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
=(0.647 + 1.85) / 8.722
=0.29

ADS Maritime Holding's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(0.647 + 1.85) / 4.892
=0.51

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 mean?
ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ADS Maritime Holding. This is 81% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #69 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ADS Maritime Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 4.81. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. ADS Maritime Holding's value of 0.51 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #69 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADS Maritime Holding has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADS Maritime Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ADS Maritime Holding ranks #69 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ADS Maritime Holding in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. ADS Maritime Holding's value of 0.51 is 80.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ADS Maritime Holding's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 4.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.64, ADS Maritime Holding 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 870 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. ADS Maritime Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is 80.7% 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 ADS Maritime Holding. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADS Maritime Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADS Maritime Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.07, compared to a current price of kr2.60 — trading 143% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 80.7% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. ADS Maritime Holding's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 as of Dec. 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.

Is ADS Maritime Holding (OSL:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADS Maritime Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr2.60 is trading 143% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.07. GuruFocus considers ADS Maritime Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ADS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.51 (81% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: kr1.07 vs. price of kr2.60 (143% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% below the Transportation median (#69 of 870)

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


ADS Maritime Holding Business Description

Address 22 Amathountos, OSM House, Agios Tychonas, Limassol, CYP, 4532
ADS Maritime Holding PLC is a shipping investment company. Its investing philosophy focuses on counter-cyclical investments in quality ships bought at prices discounted to new building parity, as well as projects with long-term secured cashflow, low residual risk, and solid returns on equity. The company's main source of income is dividend received from investments.
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