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Wickes GroupFRA:0FD -2.65%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:0FD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.10. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wickes Group ranks worse than 70.59% 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 Wickes Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0FD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73 Med: 4.22 Max: 5.43
Current: 3.9
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wickes Group was 5.43. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 4.22.
FRA:0FD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.59% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs FRA:0FD: 3.90
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.
Wickes Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Wickes Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wickes Group'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.
FRA:0FD vs HD, LOW, FND: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wickes Group'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.
Wickes Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wickes Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wickes Group'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Wickes Group. This is near median its historical median of 4.22. Over the past decade, Wickes Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.73 to 5.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #636 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Wickes Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wickes Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is near median its 10-year median of 4.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 5.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Wickes Group's value of 3.88 is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #636 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wickes Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wickes Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #636 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Wickes Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Wickes Group's value of 3.88 is 61.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Wickes Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.73 to 5.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.22 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Wickes Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. Wickes Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is 61.7% 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 Wickes Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wickes Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wickes Group stock overvalued right now?
Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.10, compared to a current price of €2.20 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.22 and 61.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Wickes Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wickes Group (FRA:0FD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Wickes Group (FRA:0FD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.20 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.10.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0FD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.88 (near median its 10-year median of 4.22)
GF Value™: €2.10 vs. price of €2.20 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#636 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0FD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wickes Group PLC is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer that delivers choice, convenience, and value service to customers across the United Kingdom. Its three key customers include Local Trade, Design & Installation, and Do-it-yourself (DIY). The company operates from its network of right-sized stores, which support nationwide fulfillment from convenient locations throughout the United Kingdom, and through its digital channels, including its website, TradePro mobile app for trade members, and its DIY app. These digital channels allow customers to research and order an extended range of its products and services and arrange virtual and in-person design consultations. The company has a single operating segment.
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