VBVBF (Verbio SE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 323% Above Median

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VBVBF Verbio SE VBVBF
64 GF Score
Price $44.05
GF Value $22.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Verbio SE VBVBF 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates VBVBF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Verbio SE ranks worse than 51.46% on this metric.

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

Verbio SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33 Mil. Verbio SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $230 Mil. Verbio SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $283 Mil. Verbio SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.

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

VBVBF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.22   Max: 18.68
Current: 2.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Verbio SE was 18.68. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.22.

VBVBF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.46% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs VBVBF: 2.27

Verbio SE  (OTCPK:VBVBF) 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.


Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verbio 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.

Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Verbio SE Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.10 0.78 1.70 18.68

Verbio 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 7.88 -9.22 4.68 2.33 0.93

VBVBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Verbio 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.


Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Verbio SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Verbio SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Verbio SE's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(107.221 + 224.482) / 17.76
=18.68

Verbio 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
=(33.016 + 230.073) / 283.468
=0.93

* 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 0.93 mean?
Verbio SE (VBVBF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.93 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 Verbio SE. This is 323% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Verbio SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 18.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #635 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Verbio SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Verbio SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.93 is 323% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 18.68. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Verbio SE's value of 0.93 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #635 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Verbio SE has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbio SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #635 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Verbio SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Verbio SE's value of 0.93 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Verbio SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 18.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Verbio SE 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. Verbio SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.93 is 56.9% 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 Verbio SE. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbio SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.93, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbio SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE (VBVBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.47, compared to a current price of $44.05 — trading 96% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.93, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 56.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Verbio SE's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.93 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.05 is trading 96% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.47. GuruFocus considers Verbio SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VBVBF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.93 (323% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: $22.47 vs. price of $44.05 (96% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% below the Chemicals median (#635 of 1234)

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


Verbio SE Business Description

Address Ritterstrasse 23, Leipzig, ST, DEU, 04109
Verbio SE is a Germany-based company that produces and distributes biofuels. The company's products include verbiodiesel, verbioethanol, verbigas, verbioglycerine, and others. It also provides high-quality components made from sustainably produced biomass for the feed and food industry. Its operating segments include Biodiesel, Bioethanol/Biomethane, and Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Biodiesel segment.
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