Grupa RECYKL (WAR:GRC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 224% Above Median

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WAR:GRC Grupa RECYKL SA WAR:GRC
88 GF Score
Price zł72.80
GF Value zł81.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA?

Grupa RECYKL WAR:GRC 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 224% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates WAR:GRC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of zł81.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Waste Management companies, Grupa RECYKL ranks better than 56.47% on this metric.

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

Grupa RECYKL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł5.5 Mil. Grupa RECYKL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł54.6 Mil. Grupa RECYKL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł12.2 Mil. Grupa RECYKL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.92.

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

WAR:GRC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.52   Max: 4.28
Current: 2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grupa RECYKL was 4.28. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.52.

WAR:GRC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.47% of 170 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.07 vs WAR:GRC: 2.57

Grupa RECYKL  (WAR:GRC) 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.


Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupa RECYKL'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.

Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Grupa RECYKL 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 1.36 1.91 1.25 1.67 2.45

Grupa RECYKL 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 3.08 1.84 1.88 3.51 4.92

WAR:GRC vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Grupa RECYKL'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.


Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Grupa RECYKL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grupa RECYKL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Grupa RECYKL'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
=(7.3 + 52.357) / 24.363
=2.45

Grupa RECYKL'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
=(5.464 + 54.556) / 12.196
=4.92

* 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 4.92 mean?
Grupa RECYKL (WAR:GRC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.92 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 Grupa RECYKL. This is 224% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Grupa RECYKL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa RECYKL ranks #74 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Grupa RECYKL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grupa RECYKL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.92 is 224% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 4.28. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07. Grupa RECYKL's value of 4.92 is 60.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa RECYKL ranks #74 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupa RECYKL has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa RECYKL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Grupa RECYKL ranks #74 out of 170 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Grupa RECYKL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07. Grupa RECYKL's value of 4.92 is 60.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupa RECYKL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Grupa RECYKL 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 3.07, based on 170 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. Grupa RECYKL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.92 is 60.3% 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 Grupa RECYKL. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupa RECYKL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.92, which is 224% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa RECYKL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa RECYKL (WAR:GRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł81.59, compared to a current price of zł72.80 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.92, which is 224% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 60.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 3.07. Grupa RECYKL's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Grupa RECYKL (WAR:GRC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.92 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 Grupa RECYKL (WAR:GRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa RECYKL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł72.80 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł81.59. GuruFocus considers Grupa RECYKL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:GRC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.92 (224% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
  • GF Value™: zł81.59 vs. price of zł72.80 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.3% above the Waste Management median (#74 of 170)

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


Grupa RECYKL Business Description

Address Srem Ulica Summer 3, Province Greater, POL, 63-100
Grupa RECYKL SA is engaged in waste management services in Poland. The company primarily involved in the recovery and recycling of worn tires. It also provides rubber granulates for burning in cement industries; rubber granulate with fibers and steel cords.
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