BIP (Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP BIP
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Price $39.57
GF Value $40.07
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What is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA?

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP BIP +1.00% 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.27. GuruFocus rates BIP with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 89/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $40.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks worse than 75.56% on this metric.

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

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,062 Mil. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $58,431 Mil. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,508 Mil. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.78.

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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BIP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.01   Med: 6.27   Max: 7.74
Current: 6.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP was 7.74. The lowest was 5.01. And the median was 6.27.

BIP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75.56% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99 vs BIP: 6.14

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP  (NYSE:BIP) 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.


Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Annual Data
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Debt-to-EBITDA
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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Quarterly Data
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BIP vs SRE, AES: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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.


Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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
=(7359 + 61758) / 10633
=6.50

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP'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
=(6062 + 58431) / 9508
=6.78

* 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 6.78 mean?
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP. This is near median its historical median of 6.27. Over the past decade, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #340 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 is near median its 10-year median of 6.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 7.74. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's value of 6.78 is 69.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #340 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP ranks #340 out of 450 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's value of 6.78 is 69.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 7.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.27 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 450 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. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.78 is 69.9% 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.07, compared to a current price of $39.57 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.27 and 69.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 10 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.78 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 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.57 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.07. GuruFocus considers Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BIP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.78 (near median its 10-year median of 6.27)
  • GF Value™: $40.07 vs. price of $39.57 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#340 of 450)

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


Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Business Description

Address 73 Front Street, 5th Floor, Hamilton, BMU, HM12
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP is a Bermuda exempted limited partnership that owns and operates quality, long-life assets that generate stable cash flows, by virtue of barriers to entry or other characteristics that tend to appreciate in value over time. It focuses on acquiring infrastructure assets that have low maintenance capital costs and high barriers to entry. The company's operating segments consist of: Utilities, Transport, Midstream, Data and Corporate. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from USA and also has a presence in Australia, Colombia, United Kingdom, Brazil, India, France, Germany, Canada, and Other.
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