ACENPHS:ACEN +3.55%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 7.14. GuruFocus rates PHS:ACEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱4.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ACEN ranks worse than 85.5% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ACEN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67 Med: 7.14 Max: 16.81
Current: 12.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ACEN was 16.81. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 7.14.
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.
ACEN Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ACEN Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEN'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, ACEN'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.
ACEN Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
ACEN (PHS:ACEN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 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 ACEN. This is near median its historical median of 7.14. Over the past decade, ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.67 to 16.81. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #289 out of 338 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ACEN's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 is near median its 10-year median of 7.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 16.81. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54. ACEN's value of 7.16 is 57.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEN ranks #289 out of 338 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ACEN has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEN's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #289 out of 338 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ACEN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54. ACEN's value of 7.16 is 57.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ACEN's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.67 to 16.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 4.54, ACEN 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.54, based on 338 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. ACEN's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.16 is 57.9% 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 ACEN. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEN's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN (PHS:ACEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱4.00, compared to a current price of ₱3.21 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 57.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.54. ACEN's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.16 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.21 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱4.00.
GuruFocus considers ACEN to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ACEN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.16 (near median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: ₱4.00 vs. price of ₱3.21 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#289 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ACEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACEN Corp is a Philippines-based energy company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation assets, with a focus on renewable energy. The group operates through four segments: Philippines, Australia, ACEN Investments, and Corporate. The Philippines segment includes renewable and thermal power, retail electricity supply, project development, and related activities. The Australia segment focuses on renewable energy operations and development. ACEN Investments covers strategic investments in renewable platforms and projects across emerging markets, while the Corporate segment handles financing, treasury, and administrative functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Philippines segment.
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