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Lords Group TradingFRA:7S6 +0.88%40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:7S6 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.43. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Lords Group Trading ranks worse than 79.43% 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 Lords Group Trading's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7S6'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 4.78 Max: 16.2
Current: 5.03
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lords Group Trading was 16.20. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 4.78.
FRA:7S6's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.43% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs FRA:7S6: 5.03
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.
Lords Group Trading Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Lords Group Trading Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lords Group Trading'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:7S6 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Lords Group Trading's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 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 Lords Group Trading. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.78. Over the past decade, Lords Group Trading's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.11 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #112 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Lords Group Trading's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lords Group Trading's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 16.20. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Lords Group Trading's value of 5.99 is 141.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #112 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lords Group Trading has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Group Trading's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #112 out of 141 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lords Group Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Lords Group Trading's value of 5.99 is 141.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lords Group Trading's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.11 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 2.48, Lords Group Trading 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.48, based on 141 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. Lords Group Trading's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99 is 141.5% 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 Lords Group Trading. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Group Trading's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Group Trading stock overvalued right now?
Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.43, compared to a current price of €0.12 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 141.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.48. Lords Group Trading's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.99 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 Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Group Trading stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.12 is trading 73.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.43.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7S6:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.99 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: €0.43 vs. price of €0.12 (73.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#112 of 141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7S6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lords Group Trading PLC is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the distribution of building materials, heating goods, and DIY goods to local tradesmen, large-scale developers, small and medium construction companies, and retail customers. The group operates in three segments, which are Merchanting, Plumbing and Heating, and Digital. It generates the majority of its revenue from Merchanting.
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