Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Above Median

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ASX:SGI Stealth Group Holdings Ltd ASX:SGI
57 GF Score
Price A$1.20
GF Value A$0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Stealth Group Holdings ASX:SGI -6.25% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates ASX:SGI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Stealth Group Holdings ranks worse than 87.05% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Stealth Group Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$37.8 Mil. Stealth Group Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$24.6 Mil. Stealth Group Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.0 Mil. Stealth Group Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.68.

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 Stealth Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:SGI' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.46   Med: 4.2   Max: 6.26
Current: 6.25

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stealth Group Holdings was 6.26. The lowest was 3.46. And the median was 4.20.

ASX:SGI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.05% of 139 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs ASX:SGI: 6.25

Stealth Group Holdings  (ASX:SGI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stealth Group Holdings'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.

Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Stealth Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.20 6.26 4.42 6.05 3.46

Stealth Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.12 5.79 3.45 3.64 5.68

ASX:SGI vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Stealth Group Holdings'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.


Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Stealth Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stealth Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Stealth Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Stealth Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.065 + 9.668) / 9.469
=3.46

Stealth Group Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(37.797 + 24.612) / 10.992
=5.68

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.68 mean?
Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.68 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 Stealth Group Holdings. This is 35% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Stealth Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.46 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Stealth Group Holdings ranks #121 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Stealth Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stealth Group Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.46 to a high of 6.26. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Stealth Group Holdings' value of 5.68 is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stealth Group Holdings ranks #121 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stealth Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stealth Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Stealth Group Holdings ranks #121 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Stealth Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Stealth Group Holdings' value of 5.68 is 135.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Stealth Group Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.46 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Stealth Group Holdings 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.41, based on 139 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. Stealth Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 135.7% 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 Stealth Group Holdings. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stealth Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stealth Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.26, compared to a current price of A$1.20 — trading 361.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 135.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.41. Stealth Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.68 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 Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stealth Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.20 is trading 361.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.26. GuruFocus considers Stealth Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SGI:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.68 (35% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: A$0.26 vs. price of A$1.20 (361.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#121 of 139)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stealth Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges YY8:Germany
Address 43 Cedric Street, Unit 10, Level 2, Stirling, Perth, WA, AUS, 6021
Stealth Group Holdings Ltd is an Australian multi-sector distribution company servicing business, trading, and retail customers across diverse markets. Stealth operates through wholesale, company-owned stores, retail and trade partnerships, direct-to-business and direct-to-consumer channels, as well as shop-in-shops, showrooms, and digital commerce platforms, supported by its sales force, contact centres, and integrated logistics, packaging, shipping, and operations infrastructure. The products distributed by the group include automotive supplies, mobile accessories, workplace supplies, tooling, welding equipment, and safety gear, among others. The group's reportable segments are: Industrial, which generates the maximum revenue, and Consumer.
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