FLIDF (FLSmidth AS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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FLIDF FLSmidth & Co AS FLIDF
69 GF Score
Price $78.86
GF Value $44.27
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA?

FLSmidth AS FLIDF 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates FLIDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.27. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks better than 73.93% on this metric.

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

FLSmidth AS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. FLSmidth AS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $345 Mil. FLSmidth AS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $990 Mil. FLSmidth AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

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 FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FLIDF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.67   Max: 2.46
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of FLSmidth AS was 2.46. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.67.

FLIDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
73.93% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs FLIDF: 0.56

FLSmidth AS  (OTCPK:FLIDF) 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.


FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FLSmidth 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.

FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

FLSmidth AS 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 0.78 2.17 1.08 0.98 0.99

FLSmidth AS 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 0.57 0.53 0.72 0.60 0.38

FLIDF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth 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.


FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FLSmidth AS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

FLSmidth AS'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
=(28.063 + 375.016) / 408.41
=0.99

FLSmidth AS'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
=(33.873 + 344.609) / 989.9
=0.38

* 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 0.38 mean?
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 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 FLSmidth AS. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.56 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #608 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.46. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.38 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #608 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #608 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts FLSmidth AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. FLSmidth AS's value of 0.38 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, FLSmidth AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.56 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.70, FLSmidth AS has consistently been below 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 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. FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 is 77.6% 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 FLSmidth AS. 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. FLSmidth AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.27, compared to a current price of $78.86 — trading 78.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 77.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.86 is trading 78.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.27.

Key valuation signals for FLIDF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.38 (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.67)
  • GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $78.86 (78.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.6% below the Industrial Products median (#608 of 2332)

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


FLSmidth AS Business Description

Address Havneholmen 2, Copenhagen, DNK, 2450
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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