Lindex Group (LTS:0MW2) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.73 (As of Jun. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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LTS:0MW2 Lindex Group PLC LTS:0MW2
58 GF Score
Price €2.31
GF Value €2.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lindex Group LTS:0MW2 -0.86% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.19. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MW2 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lindex Group ranks worse than 69.37% on this metric.

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

Lindex Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €166.6 Mil. Lindex Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €489.3 Mil. Lindex Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €240.0 Mil. Lindex Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.73.

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 Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0MW2' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39   Med: 5.19   Max: 15.33
Current: 3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lindex Group was 15.33. The lowest was 2.39. And the median was 5.19.

LTS:0MW2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.37% of 911 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.32 vs LTS:0MW2: 3.66

Lindex Group  (LTS:0MW2) 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.


Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lindex Group'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.

Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lindex Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Lindex Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.11 4.04 2.74 10.69 2.73

LTS:0MW2 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lindex Group'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.


Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Lindex Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lindex Group'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
=(176.8 + 500.9) / 172.2
=3.94

Lindex Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(166.6 + 489.3) / 240
=2.73

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.73 mean?
Lindex Group (LTS:0MW2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.73 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lindex Group. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.19. Over the past decade, Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.39 to 15.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #632 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lindex Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.73 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 15.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Lindex Group's value of 2.73 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #632 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindex Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindex Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #632 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lindex Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Lindex Group's value of 2.73 is 17.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindex Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.39 to 15.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.19 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Lindex Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.32, based on 911 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. Lindex Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.73 is 17.7% 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 Lindex Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindex Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindex Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindex Group (LTS:0MW2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.74, compared to a current price of €2.31 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.19 and 17.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.32. Lindex Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Lindex Group (LTS:0MW2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 as of Jun. 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 Lindex Group (LTS:0MW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindex Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.31 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.74. GuruFocus considers Lindex Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0MW2:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.73 (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.19)
  • GF Value™: €2.74 vs. price of €2.31 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#632 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lindex Group Business Description

Other Exchanges LINDEX:Finland
Address Aleksanterinkatu 52 B, PO Box 220, Helsinki, FIN, FI-00101
Lindex Group PLC is an international multichannel retail group with two divisions: Lindex and Stockmann. The company's segments include Lindex, which operates in the fashion retail trade, offers inspiring and affordable fashion for women and children. Its product range includes women's wear, kids wear, lingerie and cosmetics and Stockmann is a multichannel retail company offering a diverse and high-quality range of fashion, cosmetics and home products and also includes food and beverage products. The group is geographically divided into Finland, Sweden, Norway, and other countries.
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