Capitea (WAR:CAP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 11.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 181% Above Median

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WAR:CAP Capitea SA WAR:CAP
60 GF Score
Price zł0.44
GF Value zł0.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA?

Capitea WAR:CAP -2.01% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates WAR:CAP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Credit Services companies, Capitea ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.

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

Capitea's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł90.2 Mil. Capitea's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł60.4 Mil. Capitea's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł12.7 Mil. Capitea's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.89.

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

WAR:CAP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65   Med: 4.23   Max: 408.31
Current: 10.45

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Capitea was 408.31. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was 4.23.

WAR:CAP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.46% of 284 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 9.3 vs WAR:CAP: 10.45

Capitea  (WAR:CAP) 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.


Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capitea'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.

Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Capitea 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 2.55 2.03 6.26 4.15 8.58

Capitea 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 5.17 106.38 5.51 41.51 11.89

WAR:CAP vs V, MA, AXP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Capitea'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.


Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Capitea Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Capitea'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
=(110.363 + 98.492) / 24.338
=8.58

Capitea'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
=(90.188 + 60.378) / 12.664
=11.89

* 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 11.89 mean?
Capitea (WAR:CAP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.89 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 Capitea. This is 181% above median its historical median of 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Capitea ranks #149 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Capitea's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Capitea's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is 181% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. The Credit Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Capitea's value of 11.89 is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capitea ranks #149 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capitea has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capitea's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Capitea ranks #149 out of 284 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Capitea in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Capitea's value of 11.89 is 27.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Capitea has consistently been above 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 Credit Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Credit Services companies is 9.30, based on 284 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. Capitea's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.89 is 27.8% above 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 Capitea. For the Credit Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capitea's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capitea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capitea (WAR:CAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.47, compared to a current price of zł0.44 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.89, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 27.8% above the Credit Services industry median of 9.30. Capitea's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Capitea (WAR:CAP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.89 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 Capitea (WAR:CAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capitea stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł0.44 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.47. GuruFocus considers Capitea to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:CAP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 11.89 (181% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
  • GF Value™: zł0.47 vs. price of zł0.44 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.8% above the Credit Services median (#149 of 284)

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


Capitea Business Description

Address rtm. Witolda Pileckiego 63 Street, Warszawa, POL, 02-781
Capitea SA, formerly Getback Spolka Akcyjna is an account receivable manager engaged in the recovery of acquired debts and management of debt portfolios in securitization funds, including restructuring and recovery of acquired debts.
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