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Hermes InternationalHESAF -2.48%91 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates HESAF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,930.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 897 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hermes International ranks better than 92.42% 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 Hermes International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HESAF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hermes International was 0.67. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.39.
HESAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 92.42% of 897
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs HESAF: 0.30
Hermes International (OTCPK:HESAF) 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.
Hermes International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hermes International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hermes International'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.
HESAF vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Hermes International'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.
Hermes International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hermes International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hermes International'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.
Hermes International (HESAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 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 Hermes International. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Hermes International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #68 out of 897 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Hermes International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hermes International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Hermes International's value of 0.31 is 87.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #68 out of 897 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hermes International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hermes International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #68 out of 897 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hermes International in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Hermes International's value of 0.31 is 87.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hermes International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Hermes International 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 897 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. Hermes International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 87.1% 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 Hermes International. 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. Hermes International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hermes International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International (HESAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,930.91, compared to a current price of $1,862.00 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 87.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Hermes International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Hermes International (HESAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 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 Hermes International (HESAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,862.00 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,930.91.
GuruFocus considers Hermes International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HESAF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.31 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $2,930.91 vs. price of $1,862.00 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#68 of 897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HESAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hermès is over 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for over 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (28% of sales); silk and textiles (6%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermès has about 300 stores globally.
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