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Bang & Olufsen ASBGOUF 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of May. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates BGOUF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks worse than 57.84% 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 Bang & Olufsen AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BGOUF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.71 Med: 1.26 Max: 5.58
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bang & Olufsen AS was 5.58. The lowest was -1.71. And the median was 1.26.
BGOUF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.84% of 1791
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs BGOUF: 2.36
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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bang & Olufsen AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1036 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.59 is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1036 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1036 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.59 is 7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Bang & Olufsen AS 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 a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,791 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 7% 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 Bang & Olufsen AS. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.23, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 7% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of May. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.23.
GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BGOUF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $1.23 vs. price of $1.36 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Hardware median (#1036 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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