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a.k.a. Brands HoldingAKA +0.38%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.98 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2000% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates AKA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks worse than 98.24% 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AKA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -133.88 Med: 0.38 Max: 66.25
Current: 66.25
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of a.k.a. Brands Holding was 66.25. The lowest was -133.88. And the median was 0.38.
AKA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.24% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.275
vs AKA: 66.25
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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
a.k.a. Brands Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
AKA vs TLYS, RENT, DLTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, a.k.a. Brands Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where a.k.a. Brands Holding'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.98 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on a.k.a. Brands Holding. This is 2000% above median its historical median of 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #894 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.98 is 2000% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. a.k.a. Brands Holding's value of 7.98 is 250.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #894 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TLYS and RENT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #894 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places a.k.a. Brands Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. a.k.a. Brands Holding's value of 7.98 is 250.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 2.28, a.k.a. Brands Holding has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.28, based on 910 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. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.98 is 250.8% above 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.98, which is 2000% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.49, compared to a current price of $10.60 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.98, which is 2000% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 250.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.98 as of Jun. 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.60 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.49.
GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.98 (2000% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: $11.49 vs. price of $10.60 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 250.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#894 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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