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Hammond Manufacturing CoHMFAF 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates HMFAF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 50.21% 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HMFAF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 1.94 Max: 4.62
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hammond Manufacturing Co was 4.62. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 1.94.
HMFAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.21% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs HMFAF: 1.72
Hammond Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:HMFAF) 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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hammond Manufacturing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hammond Manufacturing Co'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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hammond Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hammond Manufacturing Co'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.
Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.35 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Hammond Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #1171 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Hammond Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.35 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 4.62. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Hammond Manufacturing Co's value of 1.35 is 20.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #1171 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hammond Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hammond Manufacturing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hammond Manufacturing Co ranks #1171 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hammond Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Hammond Manufacturing Co's value of 1.35 is 20.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hammond Manufacturing Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Hammond Manufacturing Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.35 is 20.6% 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hammond Manufacturing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.35, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hammond Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.76, compared to a current price of $12.48 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.35, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 20.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Hammond Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.35 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 Hammond Manufacturing Co (HMFAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hammond Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.48 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76.
GuruFocus considers Hammond Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HMFAF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.35 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $12.48 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1171 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HMFAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hammond Manufacturing Co Ltd is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic components. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States, and other countries, of which key revenue is derived from the United States. The company operates in one operating segment, electrical and electronic components. The company generates revenue through the manufacturing and sales of industrial enclosures, electronic enclosures, racks and cabinets, transformers and other products. Its manufactured products include electrical and electronic enclosures, racks and cabinets, power bars, and electronic (low-voltage) transformers.
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