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Valeura EnergyTSX:VLE -2.54%42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TSX:VLE with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Oil & Gas companies, Valeura Energy ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Valeura Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:VLE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.83 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Valeura Energy was 0.34. The lowest was -0.83. And the median was 0.17.
TSX:VLE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.64% of 704
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs TSX:VLE: 0.30
Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Valeura Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Valeura Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valeura Energy'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.
TSX:VLE vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Valeura Energy'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.
Valeura Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valeura Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valeura Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 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 Valeura Energy. This is 165% above median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Valeura Energy ranks #80 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Valeura Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Valeura Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Valeura Energy's value of 0.45 is 77.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valeura Energy ranks #80 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valeura Energy has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valeura Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valeura Energy ranks #80 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Valeura Energy in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Valeura Energy's value of 0.45 is 77.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Valeura Energy has consistently been below 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 2.02, based on 704 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. Valeura Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 77.7% below 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 Valeura Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valeura Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valeura Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.20, compared to a current price of C$11.12 — trading 79.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 77.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.02. Valeura Energy's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 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 Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valeura Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.12 is trading 79.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.20.
GuruFocus considers Valeura Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:VLE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.45 (165% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: C$6.20 vs. price of C$11.12 (79.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#80 of 704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:VLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valeura Energy Inc is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas in Turkey and Thailand. Its current producing assets consist of ongoing operations on oil fields in Thailand, while its non-producing assets comprise exploration activities in Turkiye.
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