Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) Debt-to-EBITDA : 15.77 (As of Jun. 2025) — 263% Above Median

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FRA:PHT Haulotte Group FRA:PHT
71 GF Score
Price €2.00
GF Value €2.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Haulotte Group FRA:PHT +0.25% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.77 as of Jun. 2025, which is 263% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:PHT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Haulotte Group ranks worse than 94.25% on this metric.

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

Haulotte Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €209.0 Mil. Haulotte Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €48.7 Mil. Haulotte Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €16.3 Mil. Haulotte Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 15.77.

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 Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PHT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 4.34   Max: 21.74
Current: 10.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Haulotte Group was 21.74. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 4.34.

FRA:PHT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
94.25% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs FRA:PHT: 10.97

Haulotte Group  (FRA:PHT) 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.


Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Haulotte Group'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.

Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Haulotte Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Haulotte Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.62 3.62 8.31 15.77 N/A

FRA:PHT vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Haulotte Group'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.


Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Haulotte Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(56.02 + 198.584) / 53.872
=4.73

Haulotte Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(208.954 + 48.745) / 16.338
=15.77

* 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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.77 mean?
Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.77 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Haulotte Group. This is 263% above median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 21.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #164 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.77 is 263% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 21.74. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Haulotte Group's value of 15.77 is 838.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #164 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Haulotte Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haulotte Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #164 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Haulotte Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Haulotte Group's value of 15.77 is 838.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Haulotte Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 21.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Haulotte Group 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.68, based on 174 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. Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.77 is 838.7% 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 Haulotte Group. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haulotte Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.77, which is 263% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haulotte Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.21, compared to a current price of €2.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.77, which is 263% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 838.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.68. Haulotte Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.77 as of Jun. 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.21. GuruFocus considers Haulotte Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PHT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 15.77 (263% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: €2.21 vs. price of €2.00 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 838.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#164 of 174)

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


Haulotte Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 0HVA:UKPIG:France
Address Rue Emile Zola, Lorette, FRA, 42420
Haulotte Group designs, manufactures, and markets a wide products focused on mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers. Its activities are further classified into segments namely the manufacture and sale of lifting equipment; the rental of lifting equipment; and services (spare parts, repairs, and financing). The company generates maximum revenue from the manufacturing and sale of lifting equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in North America; Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.
71GF Score

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