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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 Shoe Zone's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86W'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.03 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.68
Current: 1.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shoe Zone was 1.68. The lowest was -7.03. And the median was 1.22.
FRA:86W's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.21% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.305
vs FRA:86W: 1.68
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.
Shoe Zone Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shoe Zone Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -17.02 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 Shoe Zone. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #353 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Shoe Zone's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shoe Zone's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -17.02. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #353 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #353 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Shoe Zone in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 910 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. 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 Shoe Zone. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -17.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -17.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -17.02. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -17.02 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -17.02
GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €0.74 (17.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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