To estimate the Net Debt / EBITDA ratio for Naturgy Energy Group S.A. for the year 2022 (ending 2022-12-31, which corresponds to the 2023-01-01 balance sheet figures provided), we follow the S&P methodology for corporate ratings. **1. EBITDA Calculation:** The facts provide "Beneficio Bruto De Explotacion Ebitda" (EBITDA) for the period 2022-01-01 to 2023-01-01 as 4,954,000,000 EUR. **2. Net Debt Calculation:** According to standard S&P methodology, Net Debt = (Long-term borrowings + Short-term borrowings + Current portion of long-term debt) - (Cash and Cash Equivalents). * Long-term borrowings (2023-01-01): 12,689,000,000 EUR * Current borrowings (2023-01-01): 2,110,000,000 EUR * Total Debt = 12,689,000,000 + 2,110,000,000 = 14,799,000,000 EUR * Cash and Cash Equivalents (2023-01-01): 3,985,000,000 EUR * Net Debt = 14,799,000,000 - 3,985,000,000 = 10,814,000,000 EUR *(Note: Lease liabilities are typically excluded from this specific debt calculation if following a simplified Net Debt approach; however, if included as per some S&P adjustments, the debt would increase. Based on the standard provided financial line items: 10,814,000,000 EUR)* **3. Ratio Calculation:** Net Debt / EBITDA = 10,814,000,000 / 4,954,000,000 ≈ 2.18288 Rounding to a standard decimal representation: 10,814 / 4,954 ≈ 2.18288 2.18