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WingstopFRA:WST -1.72%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 6.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:WST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €333.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Restaurants companies, Wingstop ranks worse than 79.07% 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 Wingstop's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WST'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.58 Med: 6.14 Max: 9.23
Current: 5.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wingstop was 9.23. The lowest was 3.58. And the median was 6.14.
FRA:WST's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.07% of 301
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs FRA:WST: 5.86
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.
Wingstop Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Wingstop Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wingstop'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:WST vs CAKE, SHAK, ARCO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Wingstop'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.
Wingstop Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wingstop's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wingstop'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Wingstop (FRA:WST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.56 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 Wingstop. This is near median its historical median of 6.14. Over the past decade, Wingstop's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.58 to 9.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #238 out of 301 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Wingstop's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wingstop's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.56 is near median its 10-year median of 6.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 9.23. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90. Wingstop's value of 5.56 is 91.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #238 out of 301 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wingstop has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wingstop's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAKE and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #238 out of 301 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Wingstop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90. Wingstop's value of 5.56 is 91.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Wingstop's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.58 to 9.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.14 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Wingstop 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.90, based on 301 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. Wingstop's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.56 is 91.7% 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 Wingstop. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wingstop's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wingstop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop (FRA:WST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €333.77, compared to a current price of €117.05 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.14 and 91.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.90. Wingstop's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Wingstop (FRA:WST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.56 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 Wingstop (FRA:WST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €117.05 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €333.77.
GuruFocus considers Wingstop to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WST:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.56 (near median its 10-year median of 6.14)
GF Value™: €333.77 vs. price of €117.05 (64.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.7% above the Restaurants median (#238 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wingstop is a fast casual restaurant concept built around a simple chicken-centric menu. The firm primarily offers bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, customizable across 12 flavors. The banner generated $5.3 billion in system sales in 2025 across 3,056 units, with 85% located in the US. Wingstop largely operates as a franchisor, with 98% of units franchised, and earns revenue largely from collecting royalties and advertising fees paid by franchisees, with a smaller contribution from company-owned restaurant sales.
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