Caribbean Producers Jamaica (XJAM:CPJ) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.00 (As of . 20)

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XJAM:CPJ Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd XJAM:CPJ
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What is Caribbean Producers Jamaica Debt-to-EBITDA?

Caribbean Producers Jamaica XJAM:CPJ 19 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CPJ with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Caribbean Producers Jamaica ranks worse than 392156.47% on this metric.

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

Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was JMD0.00 Mil. Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in . 20 was JMD0.00 Mil. Caribbean Producers Jamaica's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 was JMD0.00 Mil.

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 Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:CPJ's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 2.23
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Caribbean Producers Jamaica  (XJAM:CPJ) 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.


Caribbean Producers Jamaica Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Caribbean Producers Jamaica Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caribbean Producers Jamaica'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.

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XJAM:CPJ vs OMSH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Caribbean Producers Jamaica'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.


Caribbean Producers Jamaica Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Caribbean Producers Jamaica Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Caribbean Producers Jamaica's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

* 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 (. 20) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 mean?
Caribbean Producers Jamaica (XJAM:CPJ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of . 20. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Caribbean Producers Jamaica. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Producers Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Caribbean Producers Jamaica's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Producers Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caribbean Producers Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Producers Jamaica's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to OMSH?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Caribbean Producers Jamaica ranks #999999 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Caribbean Producers Jamaica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.23. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.23, based on 255 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 Caribbean Producers Jamaica. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Producers Jamaica's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Producers Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Caribbean Producers Jamaica (XJAM:CPJ) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Caribbean Producers Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Caribbean Producers Jamaica (XJAM:CPJ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of . 20. 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.

Caribbean Producers Jamaica Business Description

Address 1 Guinep Way, Montego Freeport, Montego Bay, Saint James, JAM
Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the wholesale and distribution of food and beverages, non-food supplies and the manufacture and distribution of fresh juices and meats. The company's products include Meats, Sea food, Diary, Wines, Spirits, Groceries, Beverages, and others.
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