PRSEF (Prosafe SE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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PRSEF Prosafe SE PRSEF
40 GF Score
Price $0.43
GF Value $0.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Prosafe SE PRSEF 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates PRSEF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, Prosafe SE ranks better than 62.98% on this metric.

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

Prosafe SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.6 Mil. Prosafe SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $292.2 Mil. Prosafe SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $59.6 Mil. Prosafe SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.00.

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 Prosafe SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PRSEF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.62   Med: 5.35   Max: 26.32
Current: 1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Prosafe SE was 26.32. The lowest was -47.62. And the median was 5.35.

PRSEF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.98% of 705 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs PRSEF: 1.32

Prosafe SE  (OTCPK:PRSEF) 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.


Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prosafe SE'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.

Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Prosafe SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 7.80 -27.97 26.32 1.48

Prosafe SE 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 1,045.75 -12.61 0.39 3.44 5.00

PRSEF vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Prosafe SE'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.


Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Prosafe SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Prosafe SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Prosafe SE'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
=(5.7 + 290.4) / 200.8
=1.47

Prosafe SE'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
=(5.6 + 292.2) / 59.6
=5.00

* 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 5.00 mean?
Prosafe SE (PRSEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 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 Prosafe SE. This is near median its historical median of 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Prosafe SE ranks #261 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Prosafe SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Prosafe SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 is near median its 10-year median of 5.35. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Prosafe SE's value of 5.00 is 148.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prosafe SE ranks #261 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prosafe SE has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prosafe SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Prosafe SE ranks #261 out of 705 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Prosafe SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Prosafe SE's value of 5.00 is 148.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Prosafe SE 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 705 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. Prosafe SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.00 is 148.8% 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 Prosafe SE. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prosafe SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prosafe SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosafe SE (PRSEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.45, compared to a current price of $0.43 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 148.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. Prosafe SE's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Prosafe SE (PRSEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.00 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 Prosafe SE (PRSEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosafe SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.43 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.45. GuruFocus considers Prosafe SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PRSEF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.00 (near median its 10-year median of 5.35)
  • GF Value™: $0.45 vs. price of $0.43 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#261 of 705)

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


Prosafe SE Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRS:Norway1Q6:Germany
Address Ruselokkveien 30, Stavanger, NOR, 0251
Prosafe SE is an owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation, safety, and support vessels, and one Tender Support Vessel. The company's vessels serve energy companies on various offshore projects in offshore oil and gas areas. The company's operations are related to the support of the lifecycle of offshore installations, such as maintenance and modification of installations on fields already in production, hook-up and commissioning of new fields, tie-backs to existing infrastructure, and decommissioning. The Group has one segment, which is chartering and operation of accommodation vessels for maintenance and safety. Geographically, the company operates in South America; Europe; North America; and APAC. It derives maximum revenue from South America.
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