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Rapala VMCFRA:RAP +0.44%62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 4.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.37. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 649 Travel & Leisure companies, Rapala VMC ranks worse than 73.04% 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 Rapala VMC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RAP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 4.66 Max: 10.77
Current: 4.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rapala VMC was 10.77. The lowest was 2.65. And the median was 4.66.
FRA:RAP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.04% of 649
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.53
vs FRA:RAP: 4.94
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.
Rapala VMC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Rapala VMC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rapala VMC'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:RAP vs AS, HAS, LTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Rapala VMC'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.
Rapala VMC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rapala VMC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rapala VMC'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Rapala VMC (FRA:RAP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.19 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rapala VMC. This is 97% above median its historical median of 4.66. Over the past decade, Rapala VMC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.65 to 10.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Rapala VMC ranks #474 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Rapala VMC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rapala VMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.19 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 4.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 10.77. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53. Rapala VMC's value of 9.19 is 263.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rapala VMC ranks #474 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rapala VMC has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rapala VMC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Rapala VMC ranks #474 out of 649 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Rapala VMC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53. Rapala VMC's value of 9.19 is 263.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rapala VMC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.65 to 10.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.66 vs. the industry median of 2.53, Rapala VMC 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.53, based on 649 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. Rapala VMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.19 is 263.2% 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 Rapala VMC. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rapala VMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.19, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 4.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rapala VMC stock overvalued right now?
Rapala VMC (FRA:RAP) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.19. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.37, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.19, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 4.66 and 263.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.53. Rapala VMC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Rapala VMC (FRA:RAP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.19 as of Dec. 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 Rapala VMC (FRA:RAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rapala VMC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.37.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RAP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.19 (97% above median its 10-year median of 4.66)
GF Value™: €2.37 vs. price of €1.14 (52.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#474 of 649)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rapala VMC Corp is a fishing tackle company. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing, sourcing, and distributing mainly fishing tackle equipment, as well as hunting, outdoor, and winter sports equipment. The company's products include fishing lures, treble hooks, fishing-related knives and hooks, etc. The firm markets and sells its products under the Sufix, Mora Ice, Peltonen, Williamson, VMC, Storm, Blue Fox, Rapala, and other brands. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by the Nordic regions, Rest of Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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