Adtran Networks SEADVOF 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates ADVOF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,789 Hardware companies, Adtran Networks SE ranks better than 69.82% 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 Adtran Networks SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADVOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.65 Max: 123.8
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Adtran Networks SE was 123.80. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.65.
ADVOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.82% of 1789
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs ADVOF: 0.70
Adtran Networks SE (OTCPK:ADVOF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Adtran Networks SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Adtran Networks SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adtran Networks SE'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.
ADVOF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Adtran Networks SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adtran Networks SE'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Adtran Networks SE. This is 82% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Adtran Networks SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.56 to 123.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #540 out of 1789 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Adtran Networks SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 123.80. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Adtran Networks SE's value of 0.29 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #540 out of 1789 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #540 out of 1789 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Adtran Networks SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Adtran Networks SE's value of 0.29 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, Adtran Networks SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.56 to 123.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Adtran Networks SE 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 a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,789 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. Adtran Networks SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 83% 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 Adtran Networks SE. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adtran Networks SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.22, compared to a current price of $24.19 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 83% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.19 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.22.
Key valuation signals for ADVOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.29 (82% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: $21.22 vs. price of $24.19 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% below the Hardware median (#540 of 1789)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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