Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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OSL:ODF Odfjell SE OSL:ODF
73 GF Score
Price kr111.60
GF Value kr104.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Odfjell SE OSL:ODF -2.11% 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates OSL:ODF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr104.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Odfjell SE ranks worse than 50.8% on this metric.

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

Odfjell SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,176 Mil. Odfjell SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8,927 Mil. Odfjell SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,400 Mil. Odfjell SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.97.

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 Odfjell SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:ODF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.51   Med: 3.53   Max: 6.74
Current: 2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Odfjell SE was 6.74. The lowest was -35.51. And the median was 3.53.

OSL:ODF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.8% of 870 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645 vs OSL:ODF: 2.71

Odfjell SE  (OSL:ODF) 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.


Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Odfjell SE'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.

Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Odfjell SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Odfjell SE 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 2.81 2.62 2.48 2.62 2.97

Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Odfjell SE'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.


Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Odfjell SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Odfjell SE'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
=(2190.468 + 7342.744) / 3875.42
=2.46

Odfjell SE'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
=(1176.417 + 8927.444) / 3399.828
=2.97

* 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 2.97 mean?
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 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 Odfjell SE. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #442 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Odfjell SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Odfjell SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.53. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Odfjell SE's value of 2.97 is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #442 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Odfjell SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #442 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Odfjell SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Odfjell SE's value of 2.97 is 12.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Odfjell SE has consistently been above 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 2.65, 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. Odfjell SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 is 12.3% 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 Odfjell SE. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Odfjell SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.08, compared to a current price of kr111.60 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 12.3% above the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Odfjell SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr111.60 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.08. GuruFocus considers Odfjell SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ODF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.97 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.53)
  • GF Value™: kr104.08 vs. price of kr111.60 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.3% above the Transportation median (#442 of 870)

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


Odfjell SE Business Description

Address Conrad Mohrs veg 29, P.O. Box 6101, Postterminalen, Bergen, NOR, 5892
Odfjell SE is a company engaged in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products. It also owns and operates chemical tankers and tank terminals. The Company has two reportable operating segments: The Chemical Tankers involve a round-the-world service, servicing ports in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and the Tank Terminals segment offers storage of various chemical and petroleum products. It operates through various geographical regions, which include North and South America, Norway, the Netherlands, Australasia, the Middle East, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and Asia.
73GF Score

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