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Daldrup & Sohne AGFRA:4DS 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:4DS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Oil & Gas companies, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks better than 84.72% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4DS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.92 Med: 1.08 Max: 2.8
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Daldrup & Sohne AG was 2.80. The lowest was -3.92. And the median was 1.08.
FRA:4DS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.72% of 720
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.925
vs FRA:4DS: 0.41
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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Daldrup & Sohne AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daldrup & Sohne AG'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:4DS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Daldrup & Sohne AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG. This is 72% below median its historical median of 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #110 out of 720 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 0.30 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #110 out of 720 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daldrup & Sohne AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daldrup & Sohne AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #110 out of 720 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Daldrup & Sohne AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 0.30 is 84.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Daldrup & Sohne AG 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 1.93, based on 720 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. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 is 84.4% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.85, compared to a current price of €21.70 — trading 120.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 84.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.93. Daldrup & Sohne AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.70 is trading 120.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.85.
GuruFocus considers Daldrup & Sohne AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4DS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.30 (72% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €9.85 vs. price of €21.70 (120.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#110 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daldrup & Söhne AG is a provider of drilling and environmental services in Germany and Central Europe. Its geographical segments include Geothermal Energy, Raw Materials/Exploration, Water Procurement, and EDS(Environment, Development & Services). Geographically, It generates the majority of the revenue from the Domestic Market.
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