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Acadian TimberFRA:779 +0.93%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:779 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Forest Products companies, Acadian Timber ranks better than 73.33% 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 Acadian Timber's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:779'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 2.62 Max: 3.93
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acadian Timber was 3.93. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 2.62.
FRA:779's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.33% of 210
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs FRA:779: 1.52
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.
Acadian Timber Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Acadian Timber Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acadian Timber'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:779 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Acadian Timber'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.
Acadian Timber Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Acadian Timber's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Timber'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Acadian Timber (FRA:779) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.35 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadian Timber. This is 66% above median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Acadian Timber's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.51 to 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #56 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Acadian Timber's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.35 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 3.93. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29. Acadian Timber's value of 4.35 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #56 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Timber has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Timber's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #56 out of 210 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Acadian Timber in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29. Acadian Timber's value of 4.35 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Timber's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.51 to 3.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Acadian Timber 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.29, based on 210 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. Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.35 is 32.4% 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 Acadian Timber. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Timber's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.35, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Timber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber (FRA:779) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.73, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.35, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 32.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.29. Acadian Timber's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Acadian Timber (FRA:779), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.35 as of Mar. 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 Acadian Timber (FRA:779) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.90 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.73.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Timber to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:779:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.35 (66% above median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: €9.73 vs. price of €10.90 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Forest Products median (#56 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:779 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Timber Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in forest management and the production of timber products, including softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, sold to regional customers. The Company operates through three segments: New Brunswick Timberlands, Maine Timberlands, and Environmental Solutions. The Environmental Solutions segment includes business activities related to the development and sale of voluntary carbon credits.
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