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AtkoreATKR +0.02%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.92 as of Jun. 2026, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates ATKR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, Atkore ranks worse than 42900% 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 Atkore's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ATKR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.26 Med: 2.65 Max: 5.34
Current: -35.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Atkore was 5.34. The lowest was -35.26. And the median was 2.65.
ATKR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 2331
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs ATKR: -35.26
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.
Atkore Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Atkore Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atkore'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.
ATKR vs PLUG, HAYW, FCEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Atkore'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.
Atkore Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atkore's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atkore'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.
Atkore (ATKR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.92 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 Atkore. This is 237% above median its historical median of 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #999999 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Atkore's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Atkore's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.92 is 237% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Atkore's value of 8.92 is 431% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atkore ranks #999999 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atkore has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atkore's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PLUG and HAYW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #999999 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Atkore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Atkore's value of 8.92 is 431% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Atkore 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 Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.68, based on 2,331 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. Atkore's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.92 is 431% 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 Atkore. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atkore's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.92, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atkore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore (ATKR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.16, compared to a current price of $93.82 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.92, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 431% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.68. Atkore's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 11 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 Atkore (ATKR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.92 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 Atkore (ATKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $93.82 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.16.
GuruFocus considers Atkore to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATKR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.92 (237% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $83.16 vs. price of $93.82 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 431% above the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 2331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atkore Inc is a manufacturer of Electrical products for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, as well as residential markets, and Safety & Infrastructure products for the construction and industrial markets. The Electrical segment manufactures products used in the construction of electrical power systems including conduit, cable, and installation accessories. This segment serves contractors in partnership with the electrical wholesale channel. The Safety & Infrastructure segment designs and manufactures solutions including metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. These solutions are marketed to contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and end-users. The majority of revenue is generated from the Electrical segment.
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