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Europris ASAFRA:2RG +0.27%91 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:2RG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Retail - Defensive companies, Europris ASA ranks worse than 54.09% 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 Europris ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2RG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.24 Max: 3.75
Current: 2.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Europris ASA was 3.75. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.24.
FRA:2RG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.09% of 257
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.21
vs FRA:2RG: 2.40
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.
Europris ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Europris ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Europris ASA'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:2RG vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Europris ASA'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.
Europris ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Europris ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Europris ASA'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Europris ASA. This is near median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Europris ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #139 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Europris ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Europris ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 is near median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.75. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21. Europris ASA's value of 2.24 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #139 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Europris ASA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Europris ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #139 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Europris ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21. Europris ASA's value of 2.24 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Europris ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Europris ASA 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.21, based on 257 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. Europris ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 is 1.4% 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 Europris ASA. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Europris ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Europris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.80, compared to a current price of €7.40 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.21. Europris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Europris ASA (FRA:2RG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 as of Jun. 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 Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Europris ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.40 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.80.
GuruFocus considers Europris ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2RG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.24 (near median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: €8.80 vs. price of €7.40 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#139 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2RG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Europris ASA is a Norwegian discount store company. The group consists of two segments, Norway and Sweden. The Norwegian segment includes Europris ASA, Europris Holding AS, Europris AS, Europris Butikkdrift AS, Lekekassen Holding AS, and Strikkemekka Holding AS. The Swedish segment consists of Runsvengruppen AB, OoB AB, Runsven AB, Runsven Fastighets AB, and OoB Finans AB. The group operates a chain of stores in the discount variety retail sector and online stores that sell consumer goods, including sales to franchise stores. Retail sales are usually settled in cash or by debit or credit cards.
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