VTXPF (Victrex) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.27 (As of Mar. 2026)

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VTXPF Victrex PLC VTXPF
71 GF Score
Price $9.12
GF Value $14.69
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA?

Victrex VTXPF 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VTXPF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,232 Chemicals companies, Victrex ranks worse than 81168.75% on this metric.

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

Victrex's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $53.3 Mil. Victrex's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $49.5 Mil. Victrex's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-80.8 Mil. Victrex's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.27.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Victrex was 1.04. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.41.

VTXPF's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 2.16
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Victrex  (OTCPK:VTXPF) 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.


Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victrex'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.

Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Victrex Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.29 0.53 1.04 0.80

Victrex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.61 0.76 1.07 0.81 -1.27

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Victrex'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.


Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Victrex Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Victrex's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(26.216 + 40) / 82.568
=0.80

Victrex'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
=(53.333 + 49.467) / -80.8
=-1.27

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.27 mean?
Victrex (VTXPF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.27 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 Victrex. Over the past decade, Victrex's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #999999 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Victrex's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Victrex's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Victrex ranks #999999 out of 1232 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Victrex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victrex's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #999999 out of 1232 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Victrex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Historically, Victrex's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 1.04 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,232 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 Victrex. 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. Victrex's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victrex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex (VTXPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.69, compared to a current price of $9.12 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.27. Victrex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Victrex (VTXPF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.27 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 Victrex (VTXPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.12 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.69. GuruFocus considers Victrex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VTXPF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.27
  • GF Value™: $14.69 vs. price of $9.12 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Victrex Business Description

Other Exchanges VCTl:UKVCT:UK1OY:Germany
Address Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, GBR, FY5 4QD
Victrex PLC is a British specialty chemicals company whose business is based predominantly on manufacturing and creating solutions using polyetheretherketone, or PEEK, an ultra-high-performance lightweight plastic. The business has two segments. The Sustainable Solutions targets transportation, energy, electronics, and manufacturing, while the Medical Segment provides healthcare solutions for the implantable device markets. Geographically operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), America, and Asia-Pacific. Its maximum sales are generated from the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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