KHDHF (KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.43 (As of Dec. 2025)

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Price $2.35
GF Value $1.50
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What is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG KHDHF 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates KHDHF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 140 Industrial Distribution companies, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks better than 83.57% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.9 Mil. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.0 Mil. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $20.7 Mil. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.

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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KHDHF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.51   Med: -0.4   Max: 6.73
Current: 0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG was 6.73. The lowest was -16.51. And the median was -0.40.

KHDHF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.57% of 140 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.515 vs KHDHF: 0.48

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG  (OTCPK:KHDHF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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.

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 0.83 0.20 0.33 0.43

KHDHF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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.


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.898 + 6.999) / 18.564
=0.48

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.898 + 6.999) / 20.71
=0.43

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 mean?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG. According to the industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #23 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 0.43 is 82.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #23 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #23 out of 140 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 0.43 is 82.9% below this benchmark. 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 2.52, based on 140 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 82.9% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $2.35 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 and 82.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.52. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.35 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50. GuruFocus considers KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KHDHF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.43
  • GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $2.35 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#23 of 140)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KHDHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0N1H:UKKWG:Germany
Address Von-der-Wettern-Strasse 4a, Cologne, NW, DEU, 51149
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG provides cement plant technology, equipment, and services operating globally. It offers various products and services, principally related to the grinding and processing areas of cement plants, such as pyroprocessing technology, flash calciners, roller presses, separators, burner management systems, etc. In addition, it also provides process engineering and project management services. The group operates in two business segments, Capex and Plant Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Capex segment, which reports all revenues resulting from the supervision of the erection and commissioning of cement plants, supplying equipment for cement plants, and the provision of related services. Geographically, operates in India and rest of Asia.
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