British American Tobacco p.l.c.BTI

Where BTI's Net Debt / EBITDA sits inside its own 10-year distribution, with the yearly high, low and average.

$55.24+0.38 (+0.69%)Previous close
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BTI Net Debt / EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history

Net Debt / EBITDA History

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BTI Net Debt / EBITDA historyBTI Net Debt / EBITDA from Dec 2023 to Jun 2026: low 1.28, high 1.58, latest 1.58.1.261.341.431.521.61Dec 23Jun 24Dec 24Jun 25Dec 25Jun 26med 1.5

BTI Net Debt / EBITDA by year

Yearly range of BTI’s net debt / ebitda from 2017 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 1.1 to 2.1, averaging 1.6.

BTI Net Debt / EBITDA — yearly low, average, high and year-end values
YearLowAverageHighYear-end
20261.61.61.61.6
20251.51.51.51.5
20241.31.41.51.5
20231.51.51.61.5
20221.71.71.71.7
20211.71.81.91.7
20201.92.02.11.9
20191.11.62.02.0
20181.11.21.21.1
20171.31.51.71.3

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How many years of operating earnings it would take to pay off the company's net debt. The most common leverage ratio — higher means more financial risk and less flexibility.

Formula(Total Debt − Cash) / EBITDA
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How to read this chart

Watch the trend more than the level. Declining ratio = deleveraging, growing financial flexibility. Rising ratio = increasing leverage, which constrains dividends, buybacks, and future investment.

Key caveats
  • Sector context is essential: 3× is aggressive for a consumer brand but normal for a regulated utility. Always compare to sector peers.
  • Large acquisitions spike the ratio temporarily — check whether the integration plan credibly drives paydown.
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