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Global E OnlineGLBE -3.98%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates GLBE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Global E Online ranks better than 96.45% 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 Global E Online's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GLBE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.83 Med: 0.25 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.11
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Global E Online was 1.12. The lowest was -1.83. And the median was 0.25.
GLBE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.45% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs GLBE: 0.11
Global E Online (NAS:GLBE) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Global E Online Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Global E Online Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global E Online'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.
GLBE vs VIPS, ETSY, CHWY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Global E Online'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.
Global E Online Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Global E Online's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global E Online'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.
Global E Online (GLBE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 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 Global E Online. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Global E Online ranks #32 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Global E Online's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Global E Online's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Global E Online's value of 0.15 is 93.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global E Online ranks #32 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global E Online has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global E Online's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VIPS and ETSY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Global E Online ranks #32 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Global E Online in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Global E Online's value of 0.15 is 93.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Global E Online 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. Global E Online's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 93.8% 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 Global E Online. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global E Online's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global E Online stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global E Online (GLBE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.97, compared to a current price of $36.55 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 93.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Global E Online's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global E Online (GLBE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 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 Global E Online (GLBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global E Online stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.55 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.97.
GuruFocus considers Global E Online to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GLBE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.15 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $60.97 vs. price of $36.55 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#32 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global E Online Ltd provides e-commerce solutions. The company offers a platform to enable and accelerate direct-to-consumer cross-border e-commerce. The platform was purpose-built for international shoppers to buy seamlessly online and for merchants to sell from, and to, anywhere in the world. The company localizes the shopper experience to make international transactions as seamless as domestic ones. The platform increases the conversion of international traffic into sales by removing much of the complexity associated with international e-commerce. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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