Data Modul AG (FRA:DAM) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Above Median

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FRA:DAM Data Modul AG FRA:DAM
79 GF Score
Price €28.00
GF Value €26.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Data Modul AG FRA:DAM 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:DAM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, Data Modul AG ranks worse than 52.09% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Data Modul AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.4 Mil. Data Modul AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.5 Mil. Data Modul AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.9 Mil. Data Modul AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.

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 Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DAM' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.87   Max: 2.63
Current: 1.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Data Modul AG was 2.63. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.87.

FRA:DAM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.09% of 1795 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72 vs FRA:DAM: 1.86

Data Modul AG  (FRA:DAM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Data Modul AG'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.

Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Data Modul AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.61 1.01 0.90 0.80 2.63

Data Modul AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.37 1.51 4.81 2.54 1.25

FRA:DAM vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Data Modul AG'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.


Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Data Modul AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.392 + 12.109) / 5.898
=2.63

Data Modul AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.372 + 11.52) / 11.896
=1.25

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 mean?
Data Modul AG (FRA:DAM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 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 Data Modul AG. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.18 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #935 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Data Modul AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.63. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Data Modul AG's value of 1.25 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #935 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Modul AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Modul AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #935 out of 1795 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Data Modul AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Data Modul AG's value of 1.25 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Data Modul AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.18 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Data Modul AG 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 a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,795 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. Data Modul AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.25 is 27.3% 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 Data Modul AG. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Modul AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Modul AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Modul AG (FRA:DAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.09, compared to a current price of €28.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 27.3% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Data Modul AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Data Modul AG (FRA:DAM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.25 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 Data Modul AG (FRA:DAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Modul AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.09. GuruFocus considers Data Modul AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DAM:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.25 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: €26.09 vs. price of €28.00 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% below the Hardware median (#935 of 1795)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Data Modul AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0E3F:UKDAM:Germany
Address Landsberger Strasse 322, Munich, DEU, 80687
Data Modul AG develops, manufactures & distributes flatbed displays, monitors, electronic subassemblies & complete information systems. It is organized into two main business segments. The Displays business segment engages in the purchase & distribution of displays, easy touch displays, electronic subassemblies & custom products. The Systems business segment comprises selling easy panel & easy embedded Solutions & special monitors for marine navigation & medical device applications. It serves customers in the mechanical engineering, medical device technology, automotive & gaming industries. The majority of revenue is from the Displays segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from foreign markets.
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