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RS GroupFRA:ECN 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, RS Group ranks better than 62.59% 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 RS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.34 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RS Group was 1.88. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.34.
FRA:ECN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.59% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs FRA:ECN: 1.55
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.
RS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
RS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RS Group'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:ECN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, RS Group'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.
RS Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, RS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RS Group'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.
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 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 RS Group. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, RS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #52 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is RS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.88. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. RS Group's value of 1.59 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RS Group ranks #52 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RS Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #52 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts RS Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. RS Group's value of 1.59 is 37.6% below this benchmark. Historically, RS Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.55, RS Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.55, based on 139 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. RS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 37.6% 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 RS Group. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RS Group stock overvalued right now?
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.17, compared to a current price of €7.95 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 37.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. RS Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RS Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.95 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.17.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: €8.17 vs. price of €7.95 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#52 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RS Group PLC distributes industrial products and provides product and service solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities. Its product portfolio includes a broad range of industrial products supplied to customers involved in industrial design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The company's operating segments include EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The majority of revenue is derived from the EMEA segment.
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