Omer-Decugis & Cie (FRA:0VC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.45 (As of Sep. 2025) — 88% Below Median

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FRA:0VC Omer-Decugis & Cie FRA:0VC
87 GF Score
Price €9.62
GF Value €6.32
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What is Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA?

Omer-Decugis & Cie FRA:0VC 87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 as of Sep. 2025, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:0VC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.32. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Retail - Defensive companies, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks better than 87.5% on this metric.

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

Omer-Decugis & Cie's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €1.4 Mil. Omer-Decugis & Cie's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €3.0 Mil. Omer-Decugis & Cie's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €9.8 Mil. Omer-Decugis & Cie's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.45.

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 Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:0VC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 3.88   Max: 12.38
Current: 0.39

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Omer-Decugis & Cie was 12.38. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 3.88.

FRA:0VC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.5% of 256 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.215 vs FRA:0VC: 0.39

Omer-Decugis & Cie  (FRA:0VC) 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.


Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Omer-Decugis & Cie'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.

Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Omer-Decugis & Cie Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.40 5.00 12.38 3.07 0.88

Omer-Decugis & Cie Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.90 0.96 1.40 0.40 0.45

FRA:0VC vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Omer-Decugis & Cie'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.


Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Omer-Decugis & Cie Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.532 + 4.358) / 6.708
=0.88

Omer-Decugis & Cie's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.407 + 3.012) / 9.776
=0.45

* 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 (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 mean?
Omer-Decugis & Cie (FRA:0VC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Omer-Decugis & Cie. This is 88% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.39 to 12.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #32 out of 256 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 12.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Omer-Decugis & Cie's value of 0.45 is 79.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #32 out of 256 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Omer-Decugis & Cie has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Omer-Decugis & Cie's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #32 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Omer-Decugis & Cie in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Omer-Decugis & Cie's value of 0.45 is 79.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Omer-Decugis & Cie's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.39 to 12.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Omer-Decugis & Cie 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.22, based on 256 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. Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 79.7% 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Omer-Decugis & Cie stock overvalued right now?
Omer-Decugis & Cie (FRA:0VC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.32, compared to a current price of €9.62 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 79.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.22. Omer-Decugis & Cie's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie (FRA:0VC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 as of Sep. 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie (FRA:0VC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omer-Decugis & Cie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.62 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.32.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0VC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.45 (88% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: €6.32 vs. price of €9.62 (52.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#32 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0VC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Omer-Decugis & Cie Business Description

Other Exchanges ALODC:France
Address 1 Place Paul Omer-Decugis, Rungis, FRA, 94538
Omer-Decugis & Cie specializes in the import, ripening and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. Its flagship products are bananas, pineapples, mango and ripened fruits, small exotics, Premium tropical fruits and vegetables.
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