Nabaltec AG (CHIX:NTGD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.55 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median

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CHIX:NTGD Nabaltec AG CHIX:NTGD
79 GF Score
Price €21.10
GF Value €23.25
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What is Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Nabaltec AG CHIX:NTGD 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NTGD with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.25. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,235 Chemicals companies, Nabaltec AG ranks worse than 64.7% on this metric.

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

Nabaltec AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.9 Mil. Nabaltec AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €93.9 Mil. Nabaltec AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.0 Mil. Nabaltec AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.55.

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

CHIX:NTGd' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 2.43   Max: 3.55
Current: 3.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nabaltec AG was 3.55. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.43.

CHIX:NTGd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.7% of 1235 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs CHIX:NTGd: 3.45

Nabaltec AG  (CHIX:NTGd) 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.


Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nabaltec 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.

Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Nabaltec AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Nabaltec AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.04 2.79 2.68 5.07 3.55

CHIX:NTGD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nabaltec 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.


Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nabaltec AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nabaltec AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Nabaltec 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
=(0.8 + 89.98) / 28.586
=3.18

Nabaltec 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
=(1.943 + 93.874) / 26.992
=3.55

* 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 3.55 mean?
Nabaltec AG (CHIX:NTGD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.55 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 Nabaltec AG. This is 46% above median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, Nabaltec AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Nabaltec AG ranks #799 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Nabaltec AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nabaltec AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.55 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 3.55. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Nabaltec AG's value of 3.55 is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nabaltec AG ranks #799 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nabaltec AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nabaltec AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nabaltec AG ranks #799 out of 1235 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nabaltec AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Nabaltec AG's value of 3.55 is 64.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nabaltec AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Nabaltec 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,235 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. Nabaltec AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.55 is 64.4% 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 Nabaltec AG. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nabaltec AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.55, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nabaltec AG stock overvalued right now?
Nabaltec AG (CHIX:NTGD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.25, compared to a current price of €21.10 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.55, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 64.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Nabaltec AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Nabaltec AG (CHIX:NTGD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.55 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 Nabaltec AG (CHIX:NTGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nabaltec AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.10 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.25.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:NTGD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.55 (46% above median its 10-year median of 2.43)
  • GF Value™: €23.25 vs. price of €21.10 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.4% above the Chemicals median (#799 of 1235)

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


Nabaltec AG Business Description

Other Exchanges NTG:Germany
Address Alustrasse 50 - 52, Schwandorf, BY, DEU, 92421
Nabaltec AG develops, manufactures, and distributes environmentally friendly and specialized products based on mineral raw materials through its Group companies. The Company is a supplier of functional fillers and specialty aluminas based on aluminum hydroxide (ATH) and aluminum oxide. Its products include aluminum hydroxide, aluminum oxide, boehmite, and ceramic bodies. It operates through the Functional Fillers segment, which generates maximum revenue and mainly manufactures and distributes non-halogenated flame retardant fillers for the plastics and cable industry, as well as additives, and the Specialty Aluminas segment, which manufactures and distributes ceramic materials and ceramic bodies for applications in technical ceramics and the refractory industry.
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