Elektrokrajina AD (XBLB:EKBL-R-A) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.43 (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA?

Elektrokrajina AD XBLB:EKBL-R-A Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Dec. 2023.

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

Elektrokrajina AD's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was BAM11.2 Mil. Elektrokrajina AD's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was BAM35.4 Mil. Elektrokrajina AD's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was BAM32.5 Mil. Elektrokrajina AD's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.43.

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

XBLB:EKBL-R-A's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 4.01
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Elektrokrajina AD  (XBLB:EKBL-R-A) 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.


Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elektrokrajina AD'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.

Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Elektrokrajina AD Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.32 3.61 N/A 1.66 1.43

Elektrokrajina AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.32 3.61 N/A 1.66 1.43

XBLB:EKBL-R-A vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Elektrokrajina AD'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.


Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Elektrokrajina AD's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Elektrokrajina AD Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Elektrokrajina AD's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11.248 + 35.36) / 32.544
=1.43

Elektrokrajina AD's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11.248 + 35.36) / 32.544
=1.43

* 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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2023) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 mean?
Elektrokrajina AD (XBLB:EKBL-R-A) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 as of Dec. 2023. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Elektrokrajina AD.
Is Elektrokrajina AD's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Elektrokrajina AD's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Elektrokrajina AD's value of 1.43 is 64.3% below this industry median.
How does Elektrokrajina AD's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
Elektrokrajina AD's Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Elektrokrajina AD's value of 1.43 is 64.3% below this benchmark. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.01, based on 449 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. Elektrokrajina AD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 64.3% 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 Elektrokrajina AD. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elektrokrajina AD's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elektrokrajina AD stock overvalued right now?
Elektrokrajina AD (XBLB:EKBL-R-A) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 and 64.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.01. 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 Elektrokrajina AD (XBLB:EKBL-R-A), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Dec. 2023. 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.

Elektrokrajina AD Business Description

Address 95 Kralja Petra I Karayoryeviya Street, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Elektrokrajina AD is an electricity distribution company operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The activities of the company include distribution and supply of electricity and designing power facilities as well as building and maintaining them.