Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) Debt-to-EBITDA : -27.24 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:AFN Ag Growth International Inc TSX:AFN
55 GF Score
Price C$19.33
GF Value C$47.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ag Growth International TSX:AFN -1.83% 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is -27.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AFN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Ag Growth International ranks worse than 92.53% on this metric.

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

Ag Growth International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$96 Mil. Ag Growth International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$974 Mil. Ag Growth International's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-39 Mil. Ag Growth International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.24.

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 Ag Growth International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:AFN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.07   Med: 6.97   Max: 40.13
Current: 9.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ag Growth International was 40.13. The lowest was 4.07. And the median was 6.97.

TSX:AFN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.53% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs TSX:AFN: 9.51

Ag Growth International  (TSX:AFN) 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.


Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ag Growth International'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.

Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ag Growth International 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 7.71 10.05 4.07 6.70 7.24

Ag Growth International 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 14.50 3.42 4.26 -47.69 -27.24

TSX:AFN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ag Growth International'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.


Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ag Growth International's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ag Growth International Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ag Growth International'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
=(95.495 + 911.98) / 139.171
=7.24

Ag Growth International'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
=(96.216 + 974.459) / -39.308
=-27.24

* 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 -27.24 mean?
Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -27.24 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 Ag Growth International. Over the past decade, Ag Growth International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.07 to 40.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #161 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Ag Growth International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ag Growth International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -27.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.07 to a high of 40.13. Based on the distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #161 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ag Growth International has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ag Growth International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #161 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ag Growth International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Historically, Ag Growth International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.07 to 40.13 over the past decade. 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 1.70, 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. 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 Ag Growth International. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ag Growth International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -27.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ag Growth International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.04, compared to a current price of C$19.33 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -27.24. Ag Growth International's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -27.24 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 Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ag Growth International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$19.33 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.04. GuruFocus considers Ag Growth International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AFN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -27.24
  • GF Value™: C$47.04 vs. price of C$19.33 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Ag Growth International Business Description

Other Exchanges AGGZF:USA7AG:Germany
Address 198 Commerce Drive, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3P 0Z6
Ag Growth International Inc manufactures portable and stationary grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, grain storage bins, grain handling accessories, grain aeration equipment, and grain drying systems. It has two reportable segments, Farm and Commercial. It has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Italy, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, and India. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States, and the International.
55GF Score

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