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Glossary

Net Debt / EBITDA

Essential — core valuation theory

What it measures

#1 leverage metric used by credit analysts.

Formula

(Total Debt - Cash) / EBITDA

Benchmark

< 1.5x healthy · > 4x risky · Negative = net cash

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Source

Moody's credit rating methodology

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