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ADF GroupADFJF 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 as of Apr. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates ADFJF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks better than 70.01% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADFJF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 2.13 Max: 8.61
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ADF Group was 8.61. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.13.
ADFJF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.01% of 2331
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs ADFJF: 0.71
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
ADF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ADF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ADF Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
ADF Group (ADFJF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ADF Group. This is 75% below median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #699 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ADF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 8.61. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. ADF Group's value of 0.53 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #699 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #699 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts ADF Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. ADF Group's value of 0.53 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ADF Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 8.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.69, ADF Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ADF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 68.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ADF Group. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (ADFJF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.21, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 68.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ADF Group (ADFJF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ADF Group (ADFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.21.
GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADFJF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.53 (75% below median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: $7.21 vs. price of $8.44 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Industrial Products median (#699 of 2331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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