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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 ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8WD'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96 Med: 2.73 Max: 4.19
Current: 1.96
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ALA SpA was 4.19. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 2.73.
FRA:8WD's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 2.49
vs FRA:8WD: 1.96
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.
ALA SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ALA SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALA SpA'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:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.80 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALA SpA. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.96 to 4.19.
Is ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ALA SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.80 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 4.19. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. ALA SpA's value of 1.80 is 27.7% below this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.80 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. ALA SpA's value of 1.80 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.96 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 2.49, ALA SpA 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.49, based on 139 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. ALA SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.80 is 27.7% 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 ALA SpA. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 27.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.49. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80 as of Jun. 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.80 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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