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Flowtech FluidpowerCHIX:FLOL 33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 25.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 958% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FLOL with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks worse than 89.93% 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 Flowtech Fluidpower's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FLOl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.92 Med: 2.4 Max: 11.2
Current: 7.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Flowtech Fluidpower was 11.20. The lowest was -50.92. And the median was 2.40.
CHIX:FLOl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.93% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs CHIX:FLOl: 7.46
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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Flowtech Fluidpower Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flowtech Fluidpower'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:FLOL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Flowtech Fluidpower's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowtech Fluidpower'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 25.40 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 Flowtech Fluidpower. This is 958% above median its historical median of 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #125 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Flowtech Fluidpower's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 25.40 is 958% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 25.40 is 896.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #125 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flowtech Fluidpower has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowtech Fluidpower's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #125 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Flowtech Fluidpower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 25.40 is 896.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Flowtech Fluidpower 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. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 25.40 is 896.1% 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 Flowtech Fluidpower. 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. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 25.40, which is 958% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.79, compared to a current price of £0.63 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 25.40, which is 958% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 896.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. Flowtech Fluidpower's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 25.40 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.63 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.79.
GuruFocus considers Flowtech Fluidpower to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FLOL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 25.40 (958% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: £0.79 vs. price of £0.63 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 896.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#125 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FLOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flowtech Fluidpower PLC is a supplier of technical fluid power products with modern distribution facilities in the UK and Benelux. Its products include hose assemblies, mobile systems, industrial power packs, specialist process values/actuation, pneumatic components, and others. The company operates in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland. It derives the majority of its revenue from United Kingdom.
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