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Key TronicKTCC 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates KTCC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,796 Hardware companies, Key Tronic ranks worse than 55679.23% 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 Key Tronic's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KTCC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.2 Med: 6.77 Max: 27.08
Current: -26.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Key Tronic was 27.08. The lowest was -26.20. And the median was 6.77.
KTCC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1796
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs KTCC: -26.20
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.
Key Tronic Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Key Tronic Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Key Tronic'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.
KTCC vs TBIIF, UAVS, MCRP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Key Tronic's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Tronic'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Key Tronic (KTCC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.78 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 Key Tronic. This is 133% above median its historical median of 6.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Key Tronic's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Key Tronic's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.78 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Key Tronic's value of 15.78 is 820.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TBIIF and UAVS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1796 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Key Tronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Key Tronic's value of 15.78 is 820.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Key Tronic has consistently been above 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 1,796 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. Key Tronic's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.78 is 820.1% above 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 Key Tronic. 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. Key Tronic's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.78, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (KTCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $3.97 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.78, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 820.1% above the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Key Tronic (KTCC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.78 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 Key Tronic (KTCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.97 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69.
GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KTCC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 15.78 (133% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $3.97 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 820.1% above the Hardware median (#999999 of 1796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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