SPOI (SPO Networks) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.03 (As of May. 2006)

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What is SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA?

SPO Networks SPOI -99.67% Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03 as of May. 2006.

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

SPO Networks's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $0.21 Mil. SPO Networks's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $0.15 Mil. SPO Networks's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $-12.42 Mil. SPO Networks's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was -0.03.

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 SPO Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SPOI's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.845
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

SPO Networks  (OTCPK:SPOI) 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.


SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SPO Networks'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.

SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SPO Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 May04 May05
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.00 -0.16 -0.06 -0.31

SPO Networks Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06
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 -1.57 -1.70 0.25 0.68 -0.03

SPOI vs GKIT, GPVRF, SORL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, SPO Networks'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.


SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, SPO Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



SPO Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SPO Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2005 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.05 + 0.934) / -3.148
=-0.31

SPO Networks's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.206 + 0.152) / -12.416
=-0.03

* 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 (May. 2006) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03 mean?
SPO Networks (SPOI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03 as of May. 2006. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SPO Networks.
Is SPO Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SPO Networks' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03.
How does SPO Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GKIT and GPVRF?
SPO Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.85. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 5.85, based on 116 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 SPO Networks. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPO Networks's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPO Networks stock overvalued right now?
SPO Networks (SPOI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03. 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 SPO Networks (SPOI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03 as of May. 2006. 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.

SPO Networks Business Description

Address P.O. Box 600, Farmington, AR, USA, 72730
SPO Networks Inc is engaged in exploring potential acquisitions and opportunities in diversified industries, including performing and non-performing bank loans, coffee retailing and roasting, solid waste and recycling, general contracting, construction, and demolition with special waste remediation.