GLGASX:GLE 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, GLG ranks worse than 79.03% 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 GLG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GLE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42 Med: 6.19 Max: 10.87
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of GLG was 10.87. The lowest was 4.42. And the median was 6.19.
ASX:GLE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.03% of 806
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.715
vs ASX:GLE: 6.17
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.
GLG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
GLG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GLG'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:GLE vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, GLG'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.
GLG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GLG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLG'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.
GLG (ASX:GLE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 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 GLG. This is near median its historical median of 6.19. Over the past decade, GLG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.42 to 10.87. According to the industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #637 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is GLG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
GLG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is near median its 10-year median of 6.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 10.87. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. GLG's value of 5.99 is 120.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GLG ranks #637 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GLG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #637 out of 806 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places GLG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. GLG's value of 5.99 is 120.6% above this benchmark. Historically, GLG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.42 to 10.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 2.72, GLG 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 806 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. GLG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is 120.6% 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 GLG. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG (ASX:GLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 120.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.72. GLG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 GLG (ASX:GLE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99 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 GLG (ASX:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers GLG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GLE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.99 (near median its 10-year median of 6.19)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.14 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#637 of 806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GLG Corp Ltd is a supplier of knitwear, apparel, garments, accessories, and supply chain management operations. The company's operating segments are fabric, which manufactures and wholesales fabric; and garments, which is engaged in the manufacturing and wholesaling of garments. The garment segment contributes the majority of revenue. The products offered by the group include ready-to-wear, casual active, sleepwear, menswear, and childrenswear.
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