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Bufab ABBFAAD 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates BFAAD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.94. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks worse than 53.96% 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 Bufab AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BFAAD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.66 Med: 2.95 Max: 4.3
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bufab AB was 4.30. The lowest was 2.66. And the median was 2.95.
BFAAD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.96% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs BFAAD: 2.68
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.
Bufab AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bufab AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bufab AB'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.
BFAAD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 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 Bufab AB. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Bufab AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.66 to 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #75 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Bufab AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bufab AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.66 to a high of 4.30. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Bufab AB's value of 2.40 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #75 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #75 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bufab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Bufab AB's value of 2.40 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bufab AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.66 to 4.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Bufab AB 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.55, 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. Bufab AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 is 5.9% 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 Bufab AB. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40, which is 19% below 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 Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.94, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 5.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Bufab AB (BFAAD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 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 Bufab AB (BFAAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.94.
Key valuation signals for BFAAD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.40 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: $5.94 vs. price of $8.57 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#75 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFAAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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