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Metair InvestmentsFRA:M4HA +1.90%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4HA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.76. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Metair Investments ranks worse than 77.74% 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 Metair Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M4HA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 2.59 Max: 5.04
Current: 5.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Metair Investments was 5.04. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.59.
FRA:M4HA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.74% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.255
vs FRA:M4HA: 5.04
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.
Metair Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Metair Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metair Investments'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:M4HA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metair Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 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 Metair Investments. This is 74% above median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Metair Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.52 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #852 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Metair Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Metair Investments' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 5.04. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Metair Investments' value of 4.50 is 99.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #852 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metair Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metair Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #852 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Metair Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Metair Investments' value of 4.50 is 99.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Metair Investments' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.52 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Metair Investments 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 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. Metair Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 99.6% 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 Metair Investments. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metair Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metair Investments stock overvalued right now?
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.76, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 99.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Metair Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M4HA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.50 (74% above median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.21 (71.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#852 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4HA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metair Investments Ltd is a Automotive Components & Aftermarket Solutions management company. The company has two business segments, Automotive component manufacturing segment and Aftermarket parts and retail segment. The automotive components division produces original equipment (OE) components used in the assembly of new vehicles, as well as spare parts and other products used in the automotive aftermarket. Some of its automotive component products are e brake pads, shock absorbers, lights, radiators, and air-conditioners. AFM segment focusing on serving the independent aftermarket and retail distribution channels. Its geographical segments are South Africa and Romania.
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