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Nordwest Handel AGFRA:NWX -4.73%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 96.45% 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 Nordwest Handel AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 1.06 Max: 2.68
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nordwest Handel AG was 2.68. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 1.06.
FRA:NWX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.45% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.24
vs FRA:NWX: 0.04
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.
Nordwest Handel AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nordwest Handel AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel AG'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:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel AG'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG. This is 95% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.05 is 97.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 141 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.05 is 97.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Nordwest Handel AG 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.24, based on 141 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 97.8% 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 Nordwest Handel AG. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.47, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 97.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.24. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Jun. 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.47.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (95% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: €17.47 vs. price of €16.10 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#5 of 141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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