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discoverIE GroupCHIX:DSCVL +3.11%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DSCVL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, discoverIE Group ranks worse than 65.89% 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 discoverIE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DSCVl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 2.78 Max: 3.77
Current: 3.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of discoverIE Group was 3.77. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 2.78.
CHIX:DSCVl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.89% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.705
vs CHIX:DSCVl: 3.11
discoverIE Group (CHIX:DSCVl) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
discoverIE Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
discoverIE Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for discoverIE Group'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.
CHIX:DSCVL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, discoverIE Group'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.
discoverIE Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, discoverIE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where discoverIE Group'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
discoverIE Group (CHIX:DSCVL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on discoverIE Group. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, discoverIE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #1182 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is discoverIE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
discoverIE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.10 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 3.77. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. discoverIE Group's value of 3.10 is 81.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #1182 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, discoverIE Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does discoverIE Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #1182 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places discoverIE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. discoverIE Group's value of 3.10 is 81.8% above this benchmark. Historically, discoverIE Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 3.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 1.71, discoverIE Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,794 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. discoverIE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.10 is 81.8% 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 discoverIE Group. 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. discoverIE Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.10, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is discoverIE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group (CHIX:DSCVL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.99, compared to a current price of £7.95 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.10, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 81.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. discoverIE Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 discoverIE Group (CHIX:DSCVL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.10 as of Mar. 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 discoverIE Group (CHIX:DSCVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £7.95 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.99.
GuruFocus considers discoverIE Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DSCVL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.10 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: £6.99 vs. price of £7.95 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.8% above the Hardware median (#1182 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DSCVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
discoverIE Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based electronics manufacturing company. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes customer-specific electronic components and solutions. The company's segments include the Magnetics and Controls division (M&C) and the Sensing and Connectivity division (S&C). The company generates the majority of revenue from the M&C segment. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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