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Bassett Furniture IndustriesBSET +0.94%65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39 as of May. 2026, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates BSET with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks worse than 75.83% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSET'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.68 Med: 1.37 Max: 15.14
Current: 5.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bassett Furniture Industries was 15.14. The lowest was -30.68. And the median was 1.37.
BSET's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.83% of 331
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs BSET: 5.06
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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bassett Furniture Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
BSET vs COOK, HOFT, LCUT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture Industries'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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bassett Furniture Industries'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 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 Bassett Furniture Industries. This is 220% above median its historical median of 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #251 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bassett Furniture Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 4.39 is 141.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #251 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bassett Furniture Industries has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bassett Furniture Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COOK and HOFT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #251 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bassett Furniture Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 4.39 is 141.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Bassett Furniture Industries 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 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. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 is 141.2% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.37, compared to a current price of $20.39 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 141.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.82. Bassett Furniture Industries' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.39 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.37.
GuruFocus considers Bassett Furniture Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSET:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.39 (220% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $14.37 vs. price of $20.39 (41.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#251 of 331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products, the Retail segment which consists of company-owned stores, and the Corporate and others segment. Majority of revenue is from Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories.
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