Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
SamseLTS:0GLY 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GLY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Samse ranks worse than 75.54% 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 Samse's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0GLY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 2.64 Max: 4.81
Current: 4.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Samse was 4.81. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 2.64.
LTS:0GLY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.54% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs LTS:0GLY: 4.43
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.
Samse Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Samse Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Samse'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.
LTS:0GLY vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Samse'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.
Samse Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Samse's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samse'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Samse (LTS:0GLY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.73 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 Samse. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Samse's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #105 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Samse's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Samse's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.73 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 4.81. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Samse's value of 3.73 is 46.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samse ranks #105 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samse has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samse's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #105 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Samse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Samse's value of 3.73 is 46.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Samse's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 4.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Samse 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.55, 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. Samse's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.73 is 46.3% 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 Samse. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samse's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.73, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse (LTS:0GLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.70, compared to a current price of €118.00 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.73, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 46.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. Samse's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Samse (LTS:0GLY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.73 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 Samse (LTS:0GLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €118.00 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €165.70.
GuruFocus considers Samse to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0GLY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.73 (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: €165.70 vs. price of €118.00 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#105 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samse SA is a distributor of construction materials and tools. The group divides its activities into two segments DIY and Trading. The company's multi-specialist wholesale trade in materials accounted for approximately 64% of the group's turnover. In addition, the company is also engaged in the timber and panel trading activity. The company's renewable energy business is represented by Sweetair. Sweetair offers a comprehensive range of services for both new build and renovation projects.
58GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LTS:0GLY
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LTS:0GLY has been successfully added to your 
