The Net debt/EBITDA of Richards Packaging Income Fund is 4.24
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.
Richards Packaging Income Fund, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes packaging and related products in Canada and the United States. It offers plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures. The company also offers design and development, and logistics management services. It serves food and beverage, healthcare, cosmetics, industrial, and pharmaceutical sectors. Richards Packaging Income Fund was founded in 1912 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.