DialightDIALF -9.51%49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIALF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Dialight ranks better than 58.66% 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 Dialight's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DIALF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.56 Med: -2.72 Max: 2.94
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dialight was 2.94. The lowest was -38.56. And the median was -2.72.
DIALF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.66% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs DIALF: 1.22
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.
Dialight Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Dialight Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dialight'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Dialight'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.
Dialight Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dialight's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dialight'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.
Dialight (DIALF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 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 Dialight. According to the industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #964 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Dialight's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dialight's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Dialight's value of 2.01 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dialight ranks #964 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dialight has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dialight's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #964 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Dialight in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Dialight's value of 2.01 is 18.2% above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Dialight's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is 18.2% 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 Dialight. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dialight's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dialight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight (DIALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.02, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 142.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 and 18.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Dialight's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Dialight (DIALF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 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 Dialight (DIALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 142.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.02.
GuruFocus considers Dialight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIALF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.01
GF Value™: $2.02 vs. price of $4.90 (142.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Industrial Products median (#964 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dialight PLC manufactures and sells light-emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures for use in hazardous and industrial locations. It provides lighting products to customers in industrial sectors including steel foundries, pulp and paper mills, automotive manufacturers, utility, and wastewater plants, and food and beverage processing plants. In addition, it provides specialist lighting products for hazardous industrial sites, including the oil and gas and mining sectors. Its segments are Lighting, Signals, and Components. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of LED lighting solutions and anti-collision obstruction lighting. Geographically it derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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