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Nu-World HoldingsJSE:NWL 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32 as of Feb. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,799 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 80.38% 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 Nu-World Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nu-World Holdings was 0.85. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.44.
JSE:NWL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.38% of 1799
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs JSE:NWL: 0.33
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.
Nu-World Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #353 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.85. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Nu-World Holdings' value of 0.32 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #353 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #353 out of 1799 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nu-World Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Nu-World Holdings' value of 0.32 is 81.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Nu-World Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,799 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. Nu-World Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 is 81.4% 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 Nu-World Holdings. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.74, compared to a current price of R28.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 81.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32 as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R28.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.74.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.32 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: R31.74 vs. price of R28.00 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Hardware median (#353 of 1799)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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