Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce (FRA:QL7) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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FRA:QL7 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce SA FRA:QL7
31 GF Score
Price €5.44
GF Value €5.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA?

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce FRA:QL7 -0.73% 31 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:QL7 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Building Materials companies, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce ranks worse than 51.52% on this metric.

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

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.16 Mil. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.18 Mil. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.16 Mil. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.

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 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:QL7' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 1.82   Max: 3.79
Current: 1.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce was 3.79. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.82.

FRA:QL7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.52% of 330 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs FRA:QL7: 1.97

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce  (FRA:QL7) 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.


Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce'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.

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 1.10 3.79 2.77 3.51

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.78 1.91 2.24 4.61 1.13

FRA:QL7 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce'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.


Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.496 + 2.563) / 7.421
=3.51

Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(17.155 + 2.181) / 17.16
=1.13

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.13 mean?
Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce (FRA:QL7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.13 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 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.45 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce ranks #170 out of 330 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.13 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 3.79. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's value of 1.13 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce ranks #170 out of 330 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce ranks #170 out of 330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's value of 1.13 is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.45 to 3.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.27, based on 330 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. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.13 is 50.2% 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 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.13, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce (FRA:QL7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.17, compared to a current price of €5.44 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.13, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 50.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.27. Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce (FRA:QL7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.13 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 Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce (FRA:QL7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.44 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.17. GuruFocus considers Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QL7:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.13 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: €5.17 vs. price of €5.44 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.2% below the Building Materials median (#170 of 330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QL7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce Business Description

Other Exchanges RPC:Poland
Address Postepu 15c, Warsaw, POL, 02-676
Zaklady Magnezytowe Ropczyce SA is involved in manufacturing and selling basic and aluminosilicate refractory materials in Poland and internationally. It offers burned shaped refractories, including magnesia, magnesia-chrome, and magnesia-spinel among others. The company also provides unburned shaped refractories, Unshaped refractories, Special Refractories and Monolithic roofs for electric arc furnaces among others.
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