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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 Drake & Scull International PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DSI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.57 Med: -0.34 Max: 54.76
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Drake & Scull International PJSC was 54.76. The lowest was -14.57. And the median was -0.34.
DFM:DSI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs DFM:DSI: -0.20
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Drake & Scull International PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
DFM:DSI vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Drake & Scull International PJSC'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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Drake & Scull International PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Drake & Scull International PJSC'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.
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC. According to the industry distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Drake & Scull International PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Drake & Scull International PJSC's value of 0.60 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Drake & Scull International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drake & Scull International PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Drake & Scull International PJSC ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Drake & Scull International PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Drake & Scull International PJSC's value of 0.60 is 72.1% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,405 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. Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 is 72.1% below 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Drake & Scull International PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drake & Scull International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.65, compared to a current price of د.إ0.23 — trading 64.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 and 72.1% below the Construction industry median of 2.15. Drake & Scull International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 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 Drake & Scull International PJSC (DFM:DSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drake & Scull International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.23 is trading 64.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.65.
GuruFocus considers Drake & Scull International PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DSI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.60
GF Value™: د.إ0.65 vs. price of د.إ0.23 (64.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Construction median (#999999 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Drake & Scull International PJSC Business Description
Drake & Scull International PJSC is engaged in carrying out contracting work within the construction industry, which mainly includes infrastructure and real estate development work, electrical, plumbing, oil and gas, air conditioning, water, & waste-water treatment works. The company is organized into business units based on its services and has three reportable business segments, namely Wastewater treatment and water sludge, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), and Corporate. The company is geographically distributed in the UAE and other countries.
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