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Hexpol ABHXPLF 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB 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 Hexpol AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.99 Max: 2.05
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hexpol AB was 2.05. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.99.
HXPLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.3% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs HXPLF: 2.05
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) 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.
Hexpol AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hexpol AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol AB'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hexpol AB. This is 87% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #601 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Hexpol AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.05. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Hexpol AB's value of 1.85 is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #601 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #601 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Hexpol AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Hexpol AB's value of 1.85 is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Hexpol AB 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85 is 14.2% 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 Hexpol AB. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexpol AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.29, compared to a current price of $8.42 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 14.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 as of Jun. 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.42 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.29.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.85 (87% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: $8.29 vs. price of $8.42 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% below the Chemicals median (#601 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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