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DCC EnergyFRA:DCC +3.45%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:DCC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, DCC Energy ranks worse than 61.9% 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 DCC Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DCC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.66 Med: 3.03 Max: 3.72
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DCC Energy was 3.72. The lowest was 2.66. And the median was 3.03.
FRA:DCC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.9% of 706
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs FRA:DCC: 2.76
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.
DCC Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DCC Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCC Energy'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:DCC vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, DCC Energy'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.
DCC Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, DCC Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCC Energy'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 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 DCC Energy. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, DCC Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.66 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #437 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is DCC Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DCC Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.66 to a high of 3.72. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. DCC Energy's value of 2.02 is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #437 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCC Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCC Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #437 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DCC Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. DCC Energy's value of 2.02 is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DCC Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.66 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 2.02, DCC Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.02, based on 706 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. DCC Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is 0.2% 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 DCC Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCC Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCC Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.80, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 0.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.02. DCC Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 DCC Energy (FRA:DCC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 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 DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.80.
GuruFocus considers DCC Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DCC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: €54.80 vs. price of €75.00 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#437 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCC PLC is an international sales, marketing, and support services company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The majority of its revenue is generated from the DCC Energy segment, which is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. This segment comprises two businesses: the Solutions business brings energy products and services to customer sites, while the Mobility business serves transport and fleet customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and rest from Ireland, France, United States, and Rest of the world.
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