A Net debt/EBITDA az Blue Bird Corp - 0.75
The net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Net debt/EBITDA) ratio measures financial leverage and the company’s ability to pay off its debt. It shows how long it would take the company to pay off all its debt with operations at the current level.
The net debt to EBITDA ratio is calculated as Net debt divided by EBITDA. It is similar to the debt to EBITDA ratio, but cash and cash equivalents are subtracted in net debt.
Net debt = short-term debt + long-term debt - cash and cash equivalents
EBITDA = net income + interest expense + taxes + depreciation + amortization
Lower debt debt to EBITDA ratio indicates the company is not heavily indebted and should be able to repay its obligations. Alternatively, higher ratio indicated the company is excessively indebted. The ratio varies between industries as different industries have different capital requirements. Usually, the ratio should be compared to a benchmark or an industry average to determine the company’s credit risk. Generally, a net debt to EBITDA ratio above 4 or 5 is considered high.
about us blue bird offers a complete line of type a, c and d school buses in a variety of options and configurations. since 1927, blue bird corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. additionally, blue bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through blue bird capital services. today, blue bird has more than 1,600 employees, georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of dealers and parts & service facilities throughout north america. its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into africa, asia, the caribbean, latin america, europe and the middle east. our promise we are singularly focused on building and selling school buses that customers want and value. the safety of schoolchildren is at the center of all that we do and we will strive every day, just as we have since our beginning in 1927, to provide an unparalleled and affordable product in terms of safety, qu