PMCGF (PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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PMCGF PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PMCGF
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Price $0.10
GF Value $0.12
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What is PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA?

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk PMCGF 93 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates PMCGF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Metals & Mining companies, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk ranks worse than 87.04% on this metric.

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

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $714 Mil. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,580 Mil. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $758 Mil. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.03.

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 PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PMCGF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.84   Med: 3.55   Max: 15.07
Current: 7.34

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk was 15.07. The lowest was -27.84. And the median was 3.55.

PMCGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.04% of 594 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs PMCGF: 7.34

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk  (OTCPK:PMCGF) 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.


PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk'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.

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk'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.


PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk'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
=(566.735 + 1494.14) / 172.332
=11.96

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk'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
=(714.266 + 1580.485) / 757.544
=3.03

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.03 mean?
PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (PMCGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.03 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 PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk. This is 15% below median its historical median of 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk ranks #517 out of 594 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.55. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's value of 3.03 is 150.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk ranks #517 out of 594 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk ranks #517 out of 594 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's value of 3.03 is 150.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 1.21, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.21, based on 594 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. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 150.4% 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 PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (PMCGF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.03. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 150.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.21. PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (PMCGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03 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 PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (PMCGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.

Key valuation signals for PMCGF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.03 (15% below median its 10-year median of 3.55)
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.10 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 150.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#517 of 594)

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


PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Business Description

Other Exchanges MDKA:IndonesiaB0C:Germany
Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Treasury Tower, 67th-68th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk is a holding company. Along with its subsidiary, the company engages in the field of mining and other management consultancy activities. The company's gold projects consist of the Tujuh Bukit Gold Mine and the Pani Gold Project. The copper projects include Wetar Copper Mine and Tujuh Bukit Copper Project. The Nickel project comprises SCM Mine, RKEF Smelters, Nickel Matte Converter, AIM Project, HPAL Facilities, and IKIP. The majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Nickel segment.
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