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Esotiq & HendersonFRA:K4Q -0.72%80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:K4Q with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Esotiq & Henderson ranks better than 72.48% 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 Esotiq & Henderson's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:K4Q'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 1.33 Max: 16.48
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Esotiq & Henderson was 16.48. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 1.33.
FRA:K4Q's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.48% of 832
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs FRA:K4Q: 1.10
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.
Esotiq & Henderson Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Esotiq & Henderson Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Esotiq & Henderson'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:K4Q vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Esotiq & Henderson'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.
Esotiq & Henderson Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Esotiq & Henderson's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esotiq & Henderson'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.31 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 Esotiq & Henderson. This is 74% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Esotiq & Henderson's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 16.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #229 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Esotiq & Henderson's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Esotiq & Henderson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.31 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 16.48. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67. Esotiq & Henderson's value of 2.31 is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #229 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Esotiq & Henderson has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esotiq & Henderson's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Esotiq & Henderson ranks #229 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Esotiq & Henderson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67. Esotiq & Henderson's value of 2.31 is 13.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Esotiq & Henderson's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 16.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.67, Esotiq & Henderson 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.67, based on 832 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. Esotiq & Henderson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.31 is 13.5% 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 Esotiq & Henderson. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esotiq & Henderson's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esotiq & Henderson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.49, compared to a current price of €8.26 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 13.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.67. Esotiq & Henderson's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31 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 Esotiq & Henderson (FRA:K4Q) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esotiq & Henderson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.26 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.49.
GuruFocus considers Esotiq & Henderson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:K4Q:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.31 (74% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: €10.49 vs. price of €8.26 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#229 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K4Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Esotiq & Henderson SA manufactures and distributes branded underwear products. The Company offers basic, premium and fashion underwear products for both men and women. It also offers a wide range of underwear, bathing suits and pyjamas that follow universal trends as well as a selection of cosmetics and perfumes.
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