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ABM IndustriesFRA:AB4 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.18 as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB4 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, ABM Industries ranks worse than 82.11% 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 ABM Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AB4'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 3.58 Max: 6.69
Current: 4.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ABM Industries was 6.69. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 3.58.
FRA:AB4's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.11% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs FRA:AB4: 4.60
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.
ABM Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ABM Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABM Industries'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:AB4 vs MMS, CMPR, CBZ: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ABM Industries'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.
ABM Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ABM Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABM Industries'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.18 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ABM Industries. This is 17% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, ABM Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 6.69. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #684 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is ABM Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ABM Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.18 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 6.69. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. ABM Industries' value of 4.18 is 154.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #684 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABM Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMS and CMPR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #684 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ABM Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. ABM Industries' value of 4.18 is 154.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ABM Industries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 6.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.64, ABM Industries 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.64, based on 833 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. ABM Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.18 is 154.9% 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 ABM Industries. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.18, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.02, compared to a current price of €43.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.18, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 154.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.64. ABM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.18 as of Apr. 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €43.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.02.
GuruFocus considers ABM Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AB4:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.18 (17% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: €47.02 vs. price of €43.00 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.9% above the Business Services median (#684 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABM Industries Inc is a provider of integrated facility solutions. It offers its solutions through five segments: Business and Industry, Manufacturing and Distribution, Education, Aviation and Technical solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the business and industry segment, which encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties and sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, as well as vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers. The company mainly operates in the United States of America.
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