American Outdoor BrandsAOUT -0.30%52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 as of Apr. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks worse than 72.5% 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 American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.3 Med: 2.54 Max: 9.61
Current: 4.74
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of American Outdoor Brands was 9.61. The lowest was -1.30. And the median was 2.54.
AOUT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.5% of 640
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.565
vs AOUT: 4.74
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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.
American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, PUSA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 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 American Outdoor Brands. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #464 out of 640 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57. American Outdoor Brands' value of 1.36 is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #464 out of 640 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #464 out of 640 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places American Outdoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57. American Outdoor Brands' value of 1.36 is 47% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 2.57, American Outdoor Brands 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.57, based on 640 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. American Outdoor Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is 47% 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 American Outdoor Brands. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.06, compared to a current price of $13.87 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 47% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.57. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.87 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.06.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.36 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: $9.06 vs. price of $13.87 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Travel & Leisure median (#464 of 640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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