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ABO Energy GmbH KGaAFRA:AB9 +7.70%10 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.31 as of Jun. 2025, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB9 with a GF Score™ of 10/100 and a GF Value™ of €89.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,403 Construction companies, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 79.62% 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 ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AB9'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 2.94 Max: 6.08
Current: 6.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ABO Energy GmbH KGaA was 6.08. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.94.
FRA:AB9's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.62% of 1403
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs FRA:AB9: 6.08
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA (FRA:AB9) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABO Energy GmbH KGaA'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:AB9 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA'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.
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABO Energy GmbH KGaA'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.
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA (FRA:AB9) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.31 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 ABO Energy GmbH KGaA. This is 115% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.29 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA ranks #1117 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.31 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 6.08. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's value of 6.31 is 193.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA ranks #1117 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 10/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA ranks #1117 out of 1403 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ABO Energy GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's value of 6.31 is 193.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.29 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 2.15, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,403 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. ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.31 is 193.5% 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 ABO Energy GmbH KGaA. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.31, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABO Energy GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA (FRA:AB9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €89.71, compared to a current price of €3.43 — trading 96.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.31, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 193.5% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. ABO Energy GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 9 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 ABO Energy GmbH KGaA (FRA:AB9), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.31 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 ABO Energy GmbH KGaA (FRA:AB9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABO Energy GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.43 is trading 96.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €89.71.
GuruFocus considers ABO Energy GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AB9:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.31 (115% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: €89.71 vs. price of €3.43 (96.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.5% above the Construction median (#1117 of 1403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABO Energy GmbH & Co KGaA develops and builds wind and solar farms as well as battery and hydrogen projects worldwide. It monitor, manage, maintain, and repair renewable energy plants with more than 2,500 megawatts of capacity.
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