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Top Glove BhdFRA:5OU 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15 as of May. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:5OU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.91. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Top Glove Bhd ranks better than 51.18% 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 Top Glove Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5OU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.07 Med: 0.74 Max: 3.47
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Top Glove Bhd was 3.47. The lowest was -1.07. And the median was 0.74.
FRA:5OU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.18% of 467
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs FRA:5OU: 1.50
Top Glove Bhd (FRA:5OU) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Top Glove Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Top Glove Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Top Glove Bhd'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:5OU vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Top Glove Bhd'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.
Top Glove Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Top Glove Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Top Glove Bhd'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Top Glove Bhd (FRA:5OU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Top Glove Bhd. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #228 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Top Glove Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Top Glove Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Top Glove Bhd's value of 1.15 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #228 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Top Glove Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Glove Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #228 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Top Glove Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Top Glove Bhd's value of 1.15 is 26.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Top Glove Bhd 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.57, based on 467 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. Top Glove Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 is 26.8% 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 Top Glove Bhd. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Top Glove Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Glove Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Top Glove Bhd (FRA:5OU) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.91, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 26.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.57. Top Glove Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Top Glove Bhd (FRA:5OU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15 as of May. 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 Top Glove Bhd (FRA:5OU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Glove Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.91.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5OU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.15 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: €0.91 vs. price of €0.49 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#228 of 467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5OU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Top Glove Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of gloves through several product lines to diverse customers in various countries. Some of the different glove options include latex, nitrile, vinyl, PE, Polychloroprene, Polyisoprene, Flexylon, HDPE and surgical. It serves various sectors including healthcare, industrial, and Food and Beverage sectors. The company has four reportable operating segments based on its geographical areas: Malaysia, Thailand, People's Republic of China and Others. The majority of revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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