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Futu HoldingsFUTU -2.43%80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates FUTU with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $161.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 423 Capital Markets companies, Futu Holdings ranks better than 51.3% 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 Futu Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FUTU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.8 Med: 2.31 Max: 122.47
Current: 1.5
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Futu Holdings was 122.47. The lowest was -1.80. And the median was 2.31.
FUTU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.3% of 423
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs FUTU: 1.50
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.
Futu Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Futu Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Futu Holdings'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Futu Holdings'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.
Futu Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Futu Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Futu Holdings'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.
Futu Holdings (FUTU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 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 Futu Holdings. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Futu Holdings ranks #206 out of 423 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Futu Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Futu Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.31. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56. Futu Holdings' value of 1.59 is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futu Holdings ranks #206 out of 423 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Futu Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futu Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EVR and HUT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Futu Holdings ranks #206 out of 423 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Futu Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56. Futu Holdings' value of 1.59 is 1.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Futu Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 1.56, based on 423 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. Futu Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 1.9% 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 Futu Holdings. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futu Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futu Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futu Holdings (FUTU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $161.15, compared to a current price of $95.10 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 1.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.56. Futu Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Futu Holdings (FUTU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 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 Futu Holdings (FUTU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futu Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $95.10 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of $161.15.
GuruFocus considers Futu Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FUTU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: $161.15 vs. price of $95.10 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Capital Markets median (#206 of 423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUTU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Futu Holdings Ltd is an online broker providing one-stop online investing services.. Through its proprietary digital platforms, Futubull and Moomoo, the Company provides a full range of investment services, including trade execution and clearing, margin financing and securities lending, and wealth management. The Group engages in online brokerage services and margin financing services. It generates its revenue in the form of brokerage commission and handling charge services, and interest income. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, which derives key revenue and it also has its presence in other countries.
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