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Yu GroupFRA:GW0 -2.11%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:GW0 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Utilities - Regulated companies, Yu Group ranks better than 93.57% 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 Yu Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GW0'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.39 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.22
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Yu Group was 0.22. The lowest was -0.39. And the median was 0.05.
FRA:GW0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.57% of 451
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04
vs FRA:GW0: 0.22
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.
Yu Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Yu Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yu 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Yu 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.
Yu Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Yu Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yu 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Yu Group (FRA:GW0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yu Group. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #29 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Yu Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Yu Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Yu Group's value of 0.20 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #29 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yu Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yu Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #29 out of 451 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Yu Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Yu Group's value of 0.20 is 95% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Yu 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.04, based on 451 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. Yu Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 95% 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 Yu Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yu Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group (FRA:GW0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.52, compared to a current price of €18.60 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 95% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Yu Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Yu Group (FRA:GW0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Yu Group (FRA:GW0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.60 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.52.
GuruFocus considers Yu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GW0:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.20 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: €25.52 vs. price of €18.60 (27.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#29 of 451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yu Group PLC is an independent supplier of gas and electricity servicing SME businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to the supply of gas and electricity, the company offers certain ancillary services and has obtained the necessary Ofgem licenses to supply gas and electricity in the United Kingdom market. Its operating segments include Retail, Smart, Metering assets, and Group. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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