Vossloh AG (CHIX:VOSD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Above Median

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CHIX:VOSD Vossloh AG CHIX:VOSD
78 GF Score
Price €81.10
GF Value €69.54
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What is Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vossloh AG CHIX:VOSD 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VOSD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.54. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Vossloh AG ranks better than 92.41% on this metric.

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

Vossloh AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €34 Mil. Vossloh AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Vossloh AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8 Mil. Vossloh AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45.

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

CHIX:VOSd' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 2.34   Max: 4.19
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vossloh AG was 4.19. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 2.34.

CHIX:VOSd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
92.41% of 869 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs CHIX:VOSd: 0.31

Vossloh AG  (CHIX:VOSd) 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.


Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vossloh 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.

Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vossloh AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.27 2.25 1.94 1.54 3.89

Vossloh 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 0.65 0.16 0.30 4.83 4.45

CHIX:VOSD vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Vossloh 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.


Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Vossloh AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vossloh AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vossloh 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
=(191.2 + 532.6) / 186.3
=3.89

Vossloh 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
=(33.8 + 0) / 7.6
=4.45

* 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 4.45 mean?
Vossloh AG (CHIX:VOSD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.45 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 Vossloh AG. This is 90% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Vossloh AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #66 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Vossloh AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vossloh AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.45 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 4.19. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Vossloh AG's value of 4.45 is 68.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #66 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vossloh AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vossloh AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #66 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vossloh AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Vossloh AG's value of 4.45 is 68.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vossloh AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Vossloh 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 869 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. Vossloh AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.45 is 68.6% 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 Vossloh AG. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vossloh AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.45, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vossloh AG stock overvalued right now?
Vossloh AG (CHIX:VOSD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.54, compared to a current price of €81.10 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.45, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 68.6% above the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Vossloh AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Vossloh AG (CHIX:VOSD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.45 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 Vossloh AG (CHIX:VOSD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vossloh AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €81.10 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.54.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VOSD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.45 (90% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
  • GF Value™: €69.54 vs. price of €81.10 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.6% above the Transportation median (#66 of 869)

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


Vossloh AG Business Description

Address Vosslohstrasse 4, Werdohl, NW, DEU, 58791
Vossloh AG is a rail infrastructure manufacturer domiciled in Germany. The company organizes itself into three segments: Customized Modules, Core Components, and Life Cycle Solutions (rail solutions). The Core Components segment provides rail fastening systems and manufactures concrete railway ties. The Customized Modules segment manufactures, installs, and maintains switch systems and monitoring equipment for rail networks, and the Life Cycle Solutions segment maintains, tracks, switches, and recycles old rails. The company also provides digital-based services for the entire lifecycle of rails and switches. It derives a majority of its revenue in Europe, and the rest from its operations in Asia, Africa including the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas.
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