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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 Cherry SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C3R'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.53 Med: -1.22 Max: 1.52
Current: -4.36
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cherry SE was 1.52. The lowest was -34.53. And the median was -1.22.
FRA:C3R's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1793
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs FRA:C3R: -4.36
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.
Cherry SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cherry SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cherry SE'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:C3R vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Cherry SE'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.
Cherry SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cherry SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cherry SE'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Cherry SE (FRA:C3R) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -7.14 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 Cherry SE. According to the industry distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #999999 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Cherry SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cherry SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.14. Based on the distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #999999 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cherry SE has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cherry SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #999999 out of 1793 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cherry SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.70, based on 1,793 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 Cherry SE. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cherry SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cherry SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE (FRA:C3R) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.80, compared to a current price of €1.15 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.14. Cherry SE's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3R), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.14 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.15 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.80.
GuruFocus considers Cherry SE to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C3R:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -7.14
GF Value™: €1.80 vs. price of €1.15 (36.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C3R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cherry SE is a manufacturer of high-end mechanical keyboard switches and computer input devices such as keyboards, mice, microphones, and headsets for gaming and e-sports and (hybrid) office workstation applications as well as industrial applications and the healthcare sector. The product offerings of the company include USB-A / USB-C Adapters, Mice, Accessories, and other products. The company's activities are divided into three different business segments: Components segment; Gaming & Office Peripherals segment; and Digital Health & Solutions segment. It generates majority of its revenue from Gaming & Office Peripherals segment which includes the business with computer peripherals for professional use in gaming and e-sports as well as for use in (hybrid) office solutions and industry.
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