Whitecap ResourcesWCPRF -0.28%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Oil & Gas companies, Whitecap Resources ranks better than 69.46% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Whitecap Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WCPRF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.58 Med: 0.92 Max: 5.04
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Whitecap Resources was 5.04. The lowest was -0.58. And the median was 0.92.
WCPRF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.46% of 704
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs WCPRF: 1.07
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.
Whitecap Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Whitecap Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitecap Resources'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.
WCPRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap Resources'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.
Whitecap Resources Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Whitecap Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 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 Whitecap Resources. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #215 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Whitecap Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Whitecap Resources' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Whitecap Resources' value of 1.43 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #215 out of 704 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #215 out of 704 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Whitecap Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Whitecap Resources' value of 1.43 is 29% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Whitecap Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.02, based on 704 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. Whitecap Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 29% 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 Whitecap Resources. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitecap Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.72, compared to a current price of $10.74 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 29% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.02. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.74 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.72.
GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCPRF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.43 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $6.72 vs. price of $10.74 (59.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Oil & Gas median (#215 of 704)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
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