C Net Debt / EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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Net Debt / EBITDA History
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C Net Debt / EBITDA by year
Yearly range of C’s net debt / ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 5.3 to 23.5, averaging 11.5.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.8 | 14.0 | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | 15.1 | 16.8 | 19.8 | 15.1 |
| 2024 | 14.7 | 20.0 | 23.5 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 10.3 | 14.1 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| 2020 | 10.3 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| 2017 | 7.7 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| 2016 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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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) / EBITDAHow 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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