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Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC -0.43%90 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.17 as of May. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R197.35 (Fairly Valued). Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 69.5% 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 Hudaco Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 1.3 Max: 3.7
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hudaco Industries was 3.70. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.30.
JSE:HDC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.5% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs JSE:HDC: 1.11
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.
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.17 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hudaco Industries. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.11 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #43 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.17 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 3.70. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.17 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #43 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #43 out of 141 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.17 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.11 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 2.48, Hudaco Industries 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 Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.48, based on 141 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. Hudaco Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.17 is 52.8% 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 Hudaco Industries. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.17, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R197.35, compared to a current price of R186.50 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.17, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 52.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.48. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.17 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R186.50 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R197.35.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.17 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: R197.35 vs. price of R186.50 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#43 of 141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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