VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XLIS:VAF VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis SA XLIS:VAF
86 GF Score
Price €1.08
GF Value €1.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA?

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis XLIS:VAF 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates XLIS:VAF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks worse than 64.55% on this metric.

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

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.1 Mil. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €74.5 Mil. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.2 Mil. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.17.

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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XLIS:VAF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 3.66   Max: 8.13
Current: 3.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis was 8.13. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 3.66.

XLIS:VAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.55% of 330 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.895 vs XLIS:VAF: 3.21

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis  (XLIS:VAF) 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.


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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.

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 4.95 4.00 3.00 3.16 3.13

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 3.46 2.76 5.25 2.61 3.18

XLIS:VAF vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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.


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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
=(10.029 + 76.035) / 27.477
=3.13

VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis'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
=(15.07 + 74.536) / 28.224
=3.17

* 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 3.18 mean?
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 8.13. According to the industry distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #213 out of 330 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 8.13. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' value of 3.18 is 67.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #213 out of 330 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis ranks #213 out of 330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' value of 3.18 is 67.8% above this benchmark. Historically, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 8.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 1.90, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.90, based on 330 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. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 67.8% 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.08, compared to a current price of €1.08 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 67.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.90. VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 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 VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis (XLIS:VAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.08 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.08. GuruFocus considers VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:VAF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.18 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.66)
  • GF Value™: €1.08 vs. price of €1.08 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#213 of 330)

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


VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis Business Description

Other Exchanges 0ZW8:UK
Address Rua Nova da Trindade no 1, r/c esqdo, Lisboa, PRT, 1200 301
VAA-Vista Alegre Atlantis SA manufactures and distributes porcelain and ceramic items to wholesalers, retail shops, and direct customers in both the domestic and international markets. The company segments include Porcelain & other products, Stoneware, Crystal & Glass, and Earthenware. It derives maximum revenue from Stoneware. The company's geographical segments include Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, the USA, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Rest of Europe, and Other countries.
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