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MS InternationalLSE:MSI 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.06 as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 458 Conglomerates companies, MS International ranks better than 97.82% 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 MS International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MSI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.1 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MS International was 0.19. The lowest was -1.10. And the median was 0.05.
LSE:MSI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.82% of 458
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs LSE:MSI: 0.05
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.
MS International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MS International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MS International'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 Conglomerates subindustry, MS International'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.
MS International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS International'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.06 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MS International. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #10 out of 458 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is MS International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MS International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.06 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. MS International's value of 0.06 is 97.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS International ranks #10 out of 458 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #10 out of 458 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MS International in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. MS International's value of 0.06 is 97.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 2.73, MS International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 458 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. MS International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.06 is 97.8% 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 MS International. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.06, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.41, compared to a current price of £14.40 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.06, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 97.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.06 as of Apr. 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.40 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.41.
GuruFocus considers MS International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.06 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: £11.41 vs. price of £14.40 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.8% below the Conglomerates median (#10 of 458)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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