Aboitiz Equity VenturesPHS:AEV +0.61%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates PHS:AEV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱41.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Utilities - Regulated companies, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks worse than 70.47% 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:AEV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31 Med: 4.97 Max: 5.83
Current: 5.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aboitiz Equity Ventures was 5.83. The lowest was 4.31. And the median was 4.97.
PHS:AEV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.47% of 447
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs PHS:AEV: 5.63
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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
PHS:AEV vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures. This is near median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.31 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #315 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is near median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 5.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 5.08 is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #315 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #315 out of 447 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 5.08 is 26.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.31 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Aboitiz Equity Ventures 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 - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.01, based on 447 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. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is 26.7% 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱41.20, compared to a current price of ₱32.95 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 26.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.01. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱32.95 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱41.20.
GuruFocus considers Aboitiz Equity Ventures to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:AEV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.08 (near median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: ₱41.20 vs. price of ₱32.95 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#315 of 447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:AEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc is a Philippine holding company with reportable segments of power distribution and generation, financial services, food and beverage, real estate, and infrastructure. The power segment is engaged in power generation and the sale of electricity. The food manufacturing segment is engaged in the production of flour and feeds, and swine breeding. Aboitiz Equity Ventures generates maximum revenue from the power segment. Geographically, it operates solely in the Philippines.
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