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Hoegh Autoliners ASACHIX:HAUTOO +2.47%57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HAUTOO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of kr95.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks better than 69.31% 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HAUTOo'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.58 Med: 1.24 Max: 5.54
Current: 1.48
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hoegh Autoliners ASA was 5.54. The lowest was -50.58. And the median was 1.24.
CHIX:HAUTOo's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.31% of 870
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645
vs CHIX:HAUTOo: 1.48
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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoegh Autoliners ASA'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hoegh Autoliners ASA'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.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoegh Autoliners ASA'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA (CHIX:HAUTOO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #267 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's value of 1.67 is 36.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #267 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoegh Autoliners ASA has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoegh Autoliners ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hoegh Autoliners ASA ranks #267 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Hoegh Autoliners ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's value of 1.67 is 36.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Hoegh Autoliners ASA has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 870 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. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 36.9% below 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA (CHIX:HAUTOO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr95.27, compared to a current price of kr159.65 — trading 67.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 36.9% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Hoegh Autoliners ASA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (CHIX:HAUTOO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 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 Hoegh Autoliners ASA (CHIX:HAUTOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoegh Autoliners ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr159.65 is trading 67.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr95.27.
GuruFocus considers Hoegh Autoliners ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HAUTOO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.67 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: kr95.27 vs. price of kr159.65 (67.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% below the Transportation median (#267 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HAUTOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoegh Autoliners ASA is a provider of transportation services within the Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) segment. The company's fleet of Pure Car and Truck Carriers sailing in trade systems, combined with its local presence, enables the company to cater to the specific needs of its customers. It offers deep-sea transportation of RoRo cargo such as cars, high and heavy machinery, and breakbulk. The Group has two operating segments, Shipping services and Logistics services.
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