DM-KER (BUD:DMKER) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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BUD:DMKER DM-KER PLC BUD:DMKER
39 GF Score
Price Ft30.00
GF Value Ft17.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA?

DM-KER BUD:DMKER -1.96% 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates BUD:DMKER with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of Ft17.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, DM-KER ranks worse than 83.45% on this metric.

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

DM-KER's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was Ft3,473 Mil. DM-KER's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was Ft435 Mil. DM-KER's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was Ft700 Mil. DM-KER's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.58.

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 DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BUD:DMKER' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63   Med: 5.56   Max: 9.97
Current: 5.58

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DM-KER was 9.97. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 5.56.

BUD:DMKER's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.45% of 139 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55 vs BUD:DMKER: 5.58

DM-KER  (BUD:DMKER) 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.


DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DM-KER'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.

DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

DM-KER Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.57 6.96 9.25 9.97 5.58

DM-KER Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.97 17.12 7.54 6.22 5.58

BUD:DMKER vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DM-KER'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.


DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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DM-KER Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(3472.893 + 435.471) / 700.284
=5.58

DM-KER'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
=(3472.893 + 435.471) / 700.282
=5.58

* 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 5.58 mean?
DM-KER (BUD:DMKER) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.58 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 DM-KER. This is near median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.63 to 9.97. According to the industry distribution chart, DM-KER ranks #116 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DM-KER's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.58 is near median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 9.97. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. DM-KER's value of 5.58 is 118.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DM-KER ranks #116 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DM-KER has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DM-KER's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DM-KER ranks #116 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DM-KER in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. DM-KER's value of 5.58 is 118.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DM-KER's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.63 to 9.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 2.55, DM-KER 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 2.55, 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. DM-KER's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.58 is 118.8% 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 DM-KER. 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. DM-KER's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DM-KER stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM-KER (BUD:DMKER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft17.85, compared to a current price of Ft30.00 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 118.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. DM-KER's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 DM-KER (BUD:DMKER), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.58 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 DM-KER (BUD:DMKER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM-KER stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Ft30.00 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Ft17.85. GuruFocus considers DM-KER to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUD:DMKER:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.58 (near median its 10-year median of 5.56)
  • GF Value™: Ft17.85 vs. price of Ft30.00 (68.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#116 of 139)

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


DM-KER Business Description

Address Csepeli ut 22, Szigetszentmiklos, HUN, 2310
DM-KER PLC is engaged in distribution and servicing of agricultural and construction machinery. The company also engages in distribution of parts and equipment rental service. Its construction machineries include compact loaders, stackers, mini excavators, telescopic loaders, industrial telescopes, bogie telescopes, among others. Its agricultural machineries include tractors, implements, vertical self-propelled mixers, horizontal self-propelled mixers, vertical towed mixers, horizontal towed mixers, large towed mixers, among others.
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