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Mercator MedicalFRA:MM2 -4.15%62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:MM2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Mercator Medical ranks better than 72.59% 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 Mercator Medical's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MM2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.02 Med: 0.34 Max: 5.51
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mercator Medical was 5.51. The lowest was -0.02. And the median was 0.34.
FRA:MM2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.59% of 467
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs FRA:MM2: 0.46
Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Mercator Medical Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Mercator Medical Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercator Medical'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:MM2 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Mercator Medical'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.
Mercator Medical Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Mercator Medical's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercator Medical'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.
Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 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 Mercator Medical. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #128 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Mercator Medical's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mercator Medical's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Mercator Medical's value of 0.31 is 80.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #128 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercator Medical has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercator Medical's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #128 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Mercator Medical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Mercator Medical's value of 0.31 is 80.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Mercator Medical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.57, based on 467 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. Mercator Medical's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 80.3% 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 Mercator Medical. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercator Medical's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercator Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.66, compared to a current price of €11.08 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 80.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.57. Mercator Medical's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 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 Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercator Medical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.08 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.66.
GuruFocus considers Mercator Medical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MM2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.31 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €10.66 vs. price of €11.08 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#128 of 467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MM2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercator Medical SA produces and sells medical gloves and distributor of medical disposables. The company's products - mainly gloves, dressings, disposable clothing and surgical drapes. It operates in Europe and Russia.
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