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CulpCULP -1.69%59 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.31 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CULP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 122699.26% 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 Culp's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CULP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.81 Med: -0.3 Max: 46.83
Current: -6.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Culp was 46.83. The lowest was -6.81. And the median was -0.30.
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.
Culp Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Culp Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Culp'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.
CULP vs PASW, DXYN, UFI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Culp (CULP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.31 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Culp. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 815 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Culp's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Culp's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.31. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 815 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PASW and DXYN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 815 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.75. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.75, based on 815 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 Culp. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (CULP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.26, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.31. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Culp (CULP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.31 as of Apr. 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 Culp (CULP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.26.
GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CULP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.31
GF Value™: $4.26 vs. price of $3.48 (18.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CULP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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