EDAG Engineering Group AG (CHIX:ED4D) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median

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CHIX:ED4D EDAG Engineering Group AG CHIX:ED4D
59 GF Score
Price €11.88
GF Value €19.32
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What is EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

EDAG Engineering Group AG CHIX:ED4D 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ED4D with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.32. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, EDAG Engineering Group AG ranks worse than 91240.78% on this metric.

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

EDAG Engineering Group AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.8 Mil. EDAG Engineering Group AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €112.7 Mil. EDAG Engineering Group AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €45.2 Mil. EDAG Engineering Group AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00.

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 EDAG Engineering Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ED4d' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -670.74   Med: 4.18   Max: 170.91
Current: -670.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of EDAG Engineering Group AG was 170.91. The lowest was -670.74. And the median was 4.18.

CHIX:ED4d's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1096 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.255 vs CHIX:ED4d: -670.74

EDAG Engineering Group AG  (CHIX:ED4d) 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.


EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EDAG Engineering Group AG'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.

EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

EDAG Engineering Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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EDAG Engineering Group AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:ED4D vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, EDAG Engineering Group AG'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.


EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EDAG Engineering Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EDAG Engineering Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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EDAG Engineering Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EDAG Engineering Group AG'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
=(78.397 + 180.869) / 1.517
=170.91

EDAG Engineering Group AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(22.813 + 112.677) / 45.172
=3.00

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 mean?
EDAG Engineering Group AG (CHIX:ED4D) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 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 EDAG Engineering Group AG. This is 28% below median its historical median of 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, EDAG Engineering Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is EDAG Engineering Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
EDAG Engineering Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. EDAG Engineering Group AG's value of 3.00 is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EDAG Engineering Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EDAG Engineering Group AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EDAG Engineering Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, EDAG Engineering Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places EDAG Engineering Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. EDAG Engineering Group AG's value of 3.00 is 33% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 2.26, EDAG Engineering Group AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 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. EDAG Engineering Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 is 33% 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 EDAG Engineering Group AG. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EDAG Engineering Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EDAG Engineering Group AG stock overvalued right now?
EDAG Engineering Group AG (CHIX:ED4D) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.32, compared to a current price of €11.88 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 33% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. EDAG Engineering Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 EDAG Engineering Group AG (CHIX:ED4D), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00 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 EDAG Engineering Group AG (CHIX:ED4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDAG Engineering Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.88 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.32.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ED4D:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.00 (28% below median its 10-year median of 4.18)
  • GF Value™: €19.32 vs. price of €11.88 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#999999 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ED4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EDAG Engineering Group AG Business Description

Other Exchanges ED4:Germany
Address Schlossgasse 2, Arbon, CHE, 9320
EDAG Engineering Group AG is an independent engineering service provider and handles projects in the fields of mobility solutions, industry solutions, and public solutions in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. The Vehicle Engineering segment consists of service along the vehicle development process as well as responsibility for derivate and complete vehicles. The Electrics/Electronics segment includes the development of electrical and electronic systems, components, functions and services for everything from show cars and prototypes to the complete vehicle. The Production Solutions segment is responsible for the development and implementation of production processes. The Vehicle Engineering segment derives the majority of revenue.
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