Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 343.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 7790% Above Median

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XSGO:FEPASA Ferrocarril del Pacifico SA XSGO:FEPASA
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Price CLP5.80
GF Value CLP6.47
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What is Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ferrocarril del Pacifico XSGO:FEPASA 13 Debt-to-EBITDA is 343.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7790% above its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FEPASA with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP6.47. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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

Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP16,452 Mil. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP18,779 Mil. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP103 Mil. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 343.20.

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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:FEPASA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.03   Med: 4.35   Max: 12.7
Current: 9.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ferrocarril del Pacifico was 12.70. The lowest was -20.03. And the median was 4.35.

XSGO:FEPASA's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 2.62 vs XSGO:FEPASA: 9.59

Ferrocarril del Pacifico  (XSGO:FEPASA) 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.


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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.

Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ferrocarril del Pacifico Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 4.64 5.66 4.91 7.80 343.20

XSGO:FEPASA vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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.


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ferrocarril del Pacifico Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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
=(11528.029 + 18482.795) / 4909.467
=6.11

Ferrocarril del Pacifico'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
=(16452.119 + 18779.167) / 102.656
=343.20

* 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 343.20 mean?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 343.20 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico. This is 7790% above median its historical median of 4.35.
Is Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 343.20 is 7790% above median its 10-year median of 4.35. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's value of 343.20 is 12999.2% above this industry median. Overall, Ferrocarril del Pacifico has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico's Debt-to-EBITDA of 343.20 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's value of 343.20 is 12999.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Ferrocarril del Pacifico 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 870 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. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 343.20 is 12999.2% 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 343.20, which is 7790% above median its own 10-year median of 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock overvalued right now?
Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 343.20. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6.47, compared to a current price of CLP5.80 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 343.20, which is 7790% above median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 12999.2% above the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Ferrocarril del Pacifico's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 343.20 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 Ferrocarril del Pacifico (XSGO:FEPASA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrocarril del Pacifico stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP5.80 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6.47.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:FEPASA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 343.20 (7790% above median its 10-year median of 4.35)
  • GF Value™: CLP6.47 vs. price of CLP5.80 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 13/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12999.2% above the Transportation median

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


Ferrocarril del Pacifico Business Description

Address San Borja N 750, Central Station, Santiago, CHL
Ferrocarril del Pacifico SA is a Chile-based rail freight transportation solutions company that develops cargo transport solutions for mining, forestry, and industrial companies. In addition, it also offers freight transportation solutions through trucks and offers additional services, including transfer station management, railway outsourcing, and complimentary services for metallic copper. The company operates through two segments; the Train segment which generates maximum revenue, and the Truck segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from services provided in Chile.
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