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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 Rias AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RIASBc'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.37 Max: 2.12
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rias AS was 2.12. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.37.
CHIX:RIASBc's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.66% of 331
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs CHIX:RIASBc: 2.12
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.
Rias AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Rias AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rias AS'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:RIASBC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Rias AS'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.
Rias AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Rias AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rias AS'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.
Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.87 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 Rias AS. Over the past decade, Rias AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #160 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Rias AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rias AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.12. Based on the distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #160 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rias AS has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rias AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Rias AS ranks #160 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Rias AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Historically, Rias AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 2.12 over the past decade. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.27, based on 331 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. 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 Rias AS. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rias AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rias AS stock overvalued right now?
Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.87. The stock's GF Value™ is kr430.07, compared to a current price of kr464.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.87. Rias AS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.87 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 Rias AS (CHIX:RIASBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rias AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr464.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr430.07.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RIASBC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -12.87
GF Value™: kr430.07 vs. price of kr464.00 (7.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RIASBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rias AS distributes semi-manufactured plastic products for building and construction work, as well as the industry and public sector in Scandinavia. It operates through the construction and industry product sectors. The company has one operating segment and operates within two product areas, which are the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to all branches of the building and construction sector. (Construction) and the Sale, processing, and distribution of semi-finished plastic products to industry and the public sector. Key revenue is generated from domestic sales. Geographically located in Denmark, Sweden, and Other Countries. Maximum revenue is from Denmark.
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