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Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP +6.38%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks better than 81.29% 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 Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MMP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -127.26 Med: 2.21 Max: 8.27
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Marshall Monteagle was 8.27. The lowest was -127.26. And the median was 2.21.
JSE:MMP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.29% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.49
vs JSE:MMP: 0.61
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.
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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:MMP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.26 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 Marshall Monteagle. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #26 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.26 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Marshall Monteagle's value of 1.26 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #26 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #26 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Marshall Monteagle in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Marshall Monteagle's value of 1.26 is 49.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.49, Marshall Monteagle 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 2.49, based on 139 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.26 is 49.4% 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 Marshall Monteagle. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshall Monteagle's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.90, compared to a current price of R30.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 49.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.49. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R30.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.90.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.26 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: R26.90 vs. price of R30.00 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#26 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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