PRPI (Perpetual Industries) Debt-to-EBITDA : -5.68 (As of Dec. 2022)


What is Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA?

Perpetual Industries PRPI +0.03% Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.68 as of Dec. 2022.

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

Perpetual Industries's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $1.03 Mil. Perpetual Industries's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $0.61 Mil. Perpetual Industries's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was $-0.29 Mil. Perpetual Industries's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was -5.67.

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 Perpetual Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PRPI's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.69
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Perpetual Industries  (OTCPK:PRPI) 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.

Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perpetual Industries'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.

Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Perpetual Industries Annual Data
Trend Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 -1.01 45.24 -5.68

Perpetual Industries Semi-Annual Data
Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Dec21 Dec22
Debt-to-EBITDA 0.00 0.00 -1.01 45.24 -5.68

PRPI vs BRBL, JKSM, ATVK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Perpetual Industries'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.

Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Perpetual Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


Perpetual Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Perpetual Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.027 + 0.613) / -0.289
=-5.67

Perpetual Industries's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.027 + 0.613) / -0.289
=-5.67

* 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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2022) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.68 mean?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.68 as of Dec. 2022. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Perpetual Industries.
Is Perpetual Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Perpetual Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.68.
How does Perpetual Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BRBL and JKSM?
Perpetual Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.68 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 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 Perpetual Industries. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Industries stock overvalued right now?
Perpetual Industries (PRPI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.68. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.68. 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 Perpetual Industries (PRPI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.68 as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Perpetual Industries Business Description

Address 2193 Rotunda Drive, Auburn, IN, USA, 46706
Perpetual Industries Inc is a U.S.-based company focused on the growth and market expansion of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Worldwide Group, LLC, which operates as Worldwide Auctioneers, is a boutique auction firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of classic and vintage motorcars, generating its primary revenues through live and online auctions held across the United States. The company serves a clientele of automotive collectors and enthusiasts. Along with its auction events, the company offers a comprehensive suite of personalized services, including private car sales appraisals, collection management, estate planning, and asset consultancy.