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Solid StateFRA:OUY +0.96%68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:OUY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Solid State ranks better than 58.57% 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 Solid State's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OUY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.99 Max: 2.45
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Solid State was 2.45. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.99.
FRA:OUY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.57% of 1791
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs FRA:OUY: 1.22
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.
Solid State Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Solid State Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid State'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:OUY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solid State'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.
Solid State Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solid State's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid State'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Solid State (FRA:OUY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 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 Solid State. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #742 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Solid State's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Solid State's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Solid State's value of 1.33 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solid State ranks #742 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid State has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid State's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #742 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Solid State in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Solid State's value of 1.33 is 22.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Solid State 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,791 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. Solid State's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 22.2% 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 Solid State. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid State's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid State stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State (FRA:OUY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.58, compared to a current price of €2.10 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 22.2% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Solid State's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Solid State (FRA:OUY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 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 Solid State (FRA:OUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.10 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.58.
GuruFocus considers Solid State to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OUY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.33 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: €2.58 vs. price of €2.10 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Hardware median (#742 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid State PLC is engaged in the manufacturing as well as distribution of electronic components and materials. The company's operating segment includes divisions, which are Components and Systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and the Rest of the World. The company generates revenue from products such as Computing, Communications, Power and Optoelectronics, and electronic components and modules.
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