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DFDS ASDFDDF 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 76.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 964% above its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates DFDDF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks worse than 97.93% 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 DFDS AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DFDDF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 7.18 Max: 33.97
Current: 25.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DFDS AS was 33.97. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 7.18.
DFDDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 97.93% of 869
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs DFDDF: 25.58
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.
DFDS AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DFDS AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFDS 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS 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.
DFDS AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFDS 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
DFDS AS (DFDDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 76.40 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 DFDS AS. This is 964% above median its historical median of 7.18. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.80 to 33.97. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #851 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is DFDS AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DFDS AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 76.40 is 964% above median its 10-year median of 7.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 33.97. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. DFDS AS's value of 76.40 is 2793.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #851 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #851 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DFDS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. DFDS AS's value of 76.40 is 2793.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.80 to 33.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 2.64, DFDS AS 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. DFDS AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 76.40 is 2793.9% 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 DFDS AS. 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. DFDS AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 76.40, which is 964% above median its own 10-year median of 7.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (DFDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.79, compared to a current price of $20.64 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 76.40, which is 964% above median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 2793.9% above the Transportation industry median of 2.64. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 76.40 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.64 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.79.
GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFDDF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 76.40 (964% above median its 10-year median of 7.18)
GF Value™: $23.79 vs. price of $20.64 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2793.9% above the Transportation median (#851 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFDDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
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