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DGL GroupASX:DGL -1.59%33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates ASX:DGL with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,233 Chemicals companies, DGL Group ranks worse than 81102.92% 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 DGL Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:DGL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.51 Med: 2.95 Max: 12.02
Current: -73.51
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DGL Group was 12.02. The lowest was -73.51. And the median was 2.95.
ASX:DGL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1233
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs ASX:DGL: -73.51
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.
DGL Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DGL Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DGL 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.
ASX:DGL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DGL 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.
DGL Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DGL Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DGL 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
DGL Group (ASX:DGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.38 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 DGL Group. This is 354% above median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is DGL Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DGL Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.38 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. DGL Group's value of 13.38 is 519.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DGL Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DGL Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DGL Group ranks #999999 out of 1233 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DGL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. DGL Group's value of 13.38 is 519.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 2.16, DGL Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,233 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. DGL Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.38 is 519.4% 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 DGL Group. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DGL Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.38, which is 354% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DGL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group (ASX:DGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.62, compared to a current price of A$0.31 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.38, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 519.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. DGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 DGL Group (ASX:DGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.38 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 DGL Group (ASX:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DGL Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.31 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.62.
GuruFocus considers DGL Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:DGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.38 (354% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: A$0.62 vs. price of A$0.31 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 519.4% above the Chemicals median (#999999 of 1233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:DGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DGL Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics and Environmental Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemical Manufacturing segment. The Chemical Manufacturing segment produces its own range of speciality chemicals and undertakes formulation and contract manufacturing on behalf of third parties.
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