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Samsung Electronics Co Net debt/EBITDA

What is the Net debt/EBITDA of Samsung Electronics Co?

The Net debt/EBITDA of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is -5.45

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 Samsung Electronics Co do?

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. engages in the consumer electronics, information technology and mobile communications, and device solutions businesses worldwide. It offers digital TVs, monitors, air conditioners, refrigerators, mobile phones, communication systems, and computers; semiconductor products, such as memory, foundry, and system LSI; and display products comprising LCD and OLED panels, as well as connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions, and connected services. The company is also involved in the technology and venture capital investment businesses; manufacture of semiconductor equipment and components; and provision of repair services for electronic devices. In addition, it provides medical equipment; software development and supply; toll processing of semiconductors and display panels; general logistics agency, financing, marketing, consulting, and AI technology and cloud services; enterprise automation solutions and connected services; and digital advertising platforms. Further, the company offers mobile payment services; and designs and develops software products. It serves retail, hospitality, finance, transportation, education, government, and healthcare industries. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1938 and is based in Suwon, South Korea.

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