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Hensoldt AGHNSDF 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates HNSDF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hensoldt AG ranks worse than 75.2% 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 Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HNSDF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 3.73 Max: 6.1
Current: 3.76
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hensoldt AG was 6.10. The lowest was 2.85. And the median was 3.73.
HNSDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.2% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs HNSDF: 3.76
Hensoldt AG (OTCPK:HNSDF) 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.
Hensoldt AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hensoldt AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hensoldt AG'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.10 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 Hensoldt AG. This is 117% above median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #191 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.10 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 6.10. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Hensoldt AG's value of 8.10 is 345.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #191 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hensoldt AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hensoldt AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #191 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hensoldt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Hensoldt AG's value of 8.10 is 345.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hensoldt AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 6.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Hensoldt AG 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.82, based on 254 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. Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.10 is 345.1% 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 Hensoldt AG. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hensoldt AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.10, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hensoldt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.04, compared to a current price of $84.11 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.10, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 345.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.82. Hensoldt AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.10 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.11 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.04.
GuruFocus considers Hensoldt AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNSDF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.10 (117% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: $53.04 vs. price of $84.11 (58.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 345.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#191 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hensoldt AG specializes in defense and security electronics, operating across two main segments: sensors and optronics, with the majority of its revenue generated by the sensors division. Hensoldt has deep roots and its strongest market presence in Germany, but it also maintains production sites in France, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Its sales footprint extends across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, Africa, Latin America, and other regions.
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