Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) Debt-to-EBITDA : -4.08 (As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:LSC Lorenzo Shipping Corp PHS:LSC
23 GF Score
Price ₱0.65
GF Value ₱0.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lorenzo Shipping PHS:LSC 23 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:LSC with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Lorenzo Shipping ranks worse than 115740.63% on this metric.

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

Lorenzo Shipping's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱422 Mil. Lorenzo Shipping's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱296 Mil. Lorenzo Shipping's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-176 Mil. Lorenzo Shipping's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.08.

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 Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:LSC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.52   Med: 3.38   Max: 11.63
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lorenzo Shipping was 11.63. The lowest was -42.52. And the median was 3.38.

PHS:LSC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 864 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs PHS:LSC: -2.78

Lorenzo Shipping  (PHS:LSC) 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.


Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lorenzo Shipping'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.

Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lorenzo Shipping Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Lorenzo Shipping 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 -2.16 -2.81 -1.90 -5.96 -4.08

Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Lorenzo Shipping'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.


Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Lorenzo Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lorenzo Shipping'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
=(477.658 + 295.631) / -318.842
=-2.43

Lorenzo Shipping'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
=(421.701 + 295.631) / -175.804
=-4.08

* 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 -4.08 mean?
Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.08 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 Lorenzo Shipping. According to the industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lorenzo Shipping's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.08. Based on the distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lorenzo Shipping has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lorenzo Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #999999 out of 864 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lorenzo Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. 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 864 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 Lorenzo Shipping. 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. Lorenzo Shipping's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lorenzo Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.20, compared to a current price of ₱0.65 — trading 225% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.08. Lorenzo Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.08 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱0.65 is trading 225% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.20. GuruFocus considers Lorenzo Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:LSC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.08
  • GF Value™: ₱0.20 vs. price of ₱0.65 (225% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lorenzo Shipping Business Description

Address United Nations Avenue, 20th Floor, Times Plaza Building, Ermita, Manila, PHL, 1000
Lorenzo Shipping Corp is engaged in the business of domestic inter-island cargo handling services. It offers containerized shipping services. The company operates in the segment of branches and agencies and is involved in the domestic inter-island cargo shipping activities. In addition, it owns and operates approximately ten ports nationwide namely, Manila, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Davao, Cotabato and General Santos.
23GF Score

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