Hove AS (FRA:LL0) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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FRA:LL0 Hove AS FRA:LL0
63 GF Score
Price €0.77
GF Value €0.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hove AS FRA:LL0 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:LL0 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,235 Chemicals companies, Hove AS ranks better than 81.38% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Hove AS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39 Mil. Hove AS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.85 Mil. Hove AS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.24 Mil. Hove AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

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 Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LL0' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 1.15   Max: 3.67
Current: 0.37

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hove AS was 3.67. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.15.

FRA:LL0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.38% of 1235 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs FRA:LL0: 0.37

Hove AS  (FRA:LL0) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hove AS'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.

Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hove AS Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.31 1.15 0.70 0.56 0.31

Hove AS Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.28 0.14 5.23 0.17

FRA:LL0 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hove AS'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.


Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hove AS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.368 + 0.511) / 2.849
=0.31

Hove AS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.389 + 0.853) / 7.236
=0.17

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 mean?
Hove AS (FRA:LL0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 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 Hove AS. This is 85% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #230 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hove AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 3.67. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Hove AS's value of 0.17 is 92.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #230 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hove AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hove AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #230 out of 1235 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hove AS in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Hove AS's value of 0.17 is 92.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hove AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 3.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Hove AS 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,235 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. Hove AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 92.1% 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 Hove AS. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hove AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hove AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS (FRA:LL0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €0.77 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 92.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Hove AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.77 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84. GuruFocus considers Hove AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LL0:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.17 (85% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €0.77 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.1% below the Chemicals median (#230 of 1235)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hove AS Business Description

Other Exchanges HOVE:Denmark
Address Herstedostervej 7, Glostrup, DNK, 2600
Hove AS develops, produces, and supplies lubrication solutions for mechanical bearings in the wind turbine industry. The company's solutions are Hove Smart Lube, Hove Carry, Lubrication Solutions, Beinlich Pumps, and others.
63GF Score

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