Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.62 (As of Mar. 2026)

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WAR:IPO Intersport Polska SA WAR:IPO
22 GF Score
Price zł0.32
GF Value zł0.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA?

Intersport Polska WAR:IPO -6.04% 22 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:IPO with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Retail - Cyclical companies, Intersport Polska ranks worse than 110619.36% on this metric.

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

Intersport Polska's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł24.8 Mil. Intersport Polska's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł21.6 Mil. Intersport Polska's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-17.7 Mil. Intersport Polska's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.62.

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

WAR:IPO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.48   Med: 0.39   Max: 79.35
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Intersport Polska was 79.35. The lowest was -29.48. And the median was 0.39.

WAR:IPO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 904 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs WAR:IPO: -2.57

Intersport Polska  (WAR:IPO) 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.


Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intersport Polska'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.

Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Intersport Polska Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 26.62 5.83 -29.48 -7.62

Intersport Polska 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 -4.51 -2.98 -1.91 19.29 -2.62

WAR:IPO vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Intersport Polska'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.


Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Intersport Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Intersport Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Intersport Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(36.874 + 35.83) / -9.548
=-7.61

Intersport Polska'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
=(24.809 + 21.595) / -17.692
=-2.62

* 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 -2.62 mean?
Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.62 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 Intersport Polska. According to the industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #999999 out of 904 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Intersport Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Intersport Polska's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #999999 out of 904 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intersport Polska has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intersport Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #999999 out of 904 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Intersport Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 904 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 Intersport Polska. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intersport Polska's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intersport Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.29, compared to a current price of zł0.32 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.62. Intersport Polska's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.62 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł0.32 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.29. GuruFocus considers Intersport Polska to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:IPO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.62
  • GF Value™: zł0.29 vs. price of zł0.32 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Intersport Polska Business Description

Address Cholerzyn 382, Liszki, POL, 32-060
Intersport Polska SA is involved in the retail sale of sports goods. The company is present in approximately 66 countries on five continents. The company offers a range of sports equipment and clothes under such brand names as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Asics, Giant, Ecco, Rossignol, Salomon, The North Face and Jack Wolfskin, as well as products under its own-brand names: McKinley and Pro Touch, among others.
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