PSSEF (Ponsse Oyj) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Above Median

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PSSEF Ponsse Oyj PSSEF
75 GF Score
Price $26.55
GF Value $27.18
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What is Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ponsse Oyj PSSEF 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates PSSEF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.18. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Ponsse Oyj ranks better than 65.52% on this metric.

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

Ponsse Oyj's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.2 Mil. Ponsse Oyj's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.0 Mil. Ponsse Oyj's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $46.1 Mil. Ponsse Oyj's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74.

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 Ponsse Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PSSEF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 0.99   Max: 1.75
Current: 1.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ponsse Oyj was 1.75. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 0.99.

PSSEF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.52% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs PSSEF: 1.07

Ponsse Oyj  (OTCPK:PSSEF) 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.


Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ponsse Oyj'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.

Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ponsse Oyj 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 0.74 1.32 1.52 1.42 1.02

Ponsse Oyj 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 0.81 1.06 1.32 0.97 1.74

PSSEF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ponsse Oyj'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.


Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Ponsse Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ponsse Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ponsse Oyj'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
=(20.465 + 71.687) / 90.596
=1.02

Ponsse Oyj'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
=(8.242 + 71.998) / 46.112
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
Ponsse Oyj (PSSEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 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 Ponsse Oyj. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Ponsse Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Ponsse Oyj ranks #60 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Ponsse Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ponsse Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.75. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Ponsse Oyj's value of 1.74 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ponsse Oyj ranks #60 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ponsse Oyj has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ponsse Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ponsse Oyj ranks #60 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Ponsse Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Ponsse Oyj's value of 1.74 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ponsse Oyj's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 1.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Ponsse Oyj 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.68, based on 174 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. Ponsse Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 3.6% 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 Ponsse Oyj. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ponsse Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ponsse Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Ponsse Oyj (PSSEF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.18, compared to a current price of $26.55 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 3.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.68. Ponsse Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Ponsse Oyj (PSSEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 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 Ponsse Oyj (PSSEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ponsse Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.55 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.18.

Key valuation signals for PSSEF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.74 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: $27.18 vs. price of $26.55 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#60 of 174)

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


Ponsse Oyj Business Description

Address Ponssentie 22, Vierema, FIN, 74200
Ponsse Oyj is engaged in the development, manufacture, sales, design, and servicing of forest machines, other metal products, machine control systems, vehicle PC equipment, and different types of separate systems and software. The company's products include harvesters, forwarders, dual machines, harvester heads, cranes and loaders, information systems, and simulators. The company divides its business activities into four geographical operating segments: Nordic countries and the Baltics, Central and Southern Europe, South America, North America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. The Nordic countries and the Baltics are its key revenue-generating markets.
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