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Edel SE KGaAFRA:EDL +1.27%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:EDL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Media - Diversified companies, Edel SE KGaA ranks worse than 60.94% 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 Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EDL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.54 Max: 3.88
Current: 2.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Edel SE KGaA was 3.88. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.54.
FRA:EDL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.94% of 681
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs FRA:EDL: 2.34
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.
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edel SE 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:EDL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Edel SE 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.
Edel SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edel SE 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 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 Edel SE KGaA. This is near median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #415 out of 681 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is near median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Edel SE KGaA's value of 2.55 is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #415 out of 681 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Edel SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edel SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #415 out of 681 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Edel SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Edel SE KGaA's value of 2.55 is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Edel SE KGaA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Edel SE 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 681 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. Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is 59.4% 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 Edel SE KGaA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edel SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edel SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.74, compared to a current price of €4.80 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 59.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.60. Edel SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.80 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.74.
GuruFocus considers Edel SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EDL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.55 (near median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: €4.74 vs. price of €4.80 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#415 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edel SE & Co KGaA is an independent media company. The Edel Group divides its operational business into three business areas which are Manufacturing & Distribution, Music & Entertainment, and Books. The company offers artists, authors, labels, publishers, and other rights holders, different types of products and services. The company has two reportable segments which are Manufacturing and logistics and Marketing and sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacturing and logistics. Geographically company generates revenues from Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, and others.
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