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Fura Gems Net debt/EBITDA

What is the Net debt/EBITDA of Fura Gems?

The Net debt/EBITDA of Fura Gems, Inc. is -0.17

What is the definition of Net debt/EBITDA?



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.

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What does Fura Gems do?

Fura Gems Inc., a gemstone mining and marketing company, engages in the mining, exploration and acquisition of gemstone licenses in Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Dubai, India, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Australia. It holds a 100% interests in four ruby licenses in the Montepuez district of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique; and a 76% interests in the Coscuez license that covers an area of covers an area of 46 hectares in San Pablo de Borbur, Boyacá District of Colombia. The company also holds a 100% interests in two mining permits and three mining licenses in the sapphire mining project located in Queensland, Australia; and owns sapphire licenses in Madagascar. The company was formerly known as Fura Emeralds Inc. and changed its name to Fura Gems Inc. in April 2017. Fura Gems Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Fura Gems Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Lord of Seven Hills Holdings FZE.

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