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Fae Technology SpAMIL:FAE +1.62%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates MIL:FAE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,792 Hardware companies, Fae Technology SpA ranks worse than 59.6% 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 Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:FAE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 2 Max: 5.23
Current: 2.49
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fae Technology SpA was 5.23. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.00.
MIL:FAE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.6% of 1792
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs MIL:FAE: 2.49
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.
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fae Technology SpA'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.
MIL:FAE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Fae Technology SpA'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.
Fae Technology SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fae Technology SpA'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.
Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 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 Fae Technology SpA. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1068 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 5.23. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Fae Technology SpA's value of 2.01 is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1068 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fae Technology SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fae Technology SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #1068 out of 1792 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Fae Technology SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Fae Technology SpA's value of 2.01 is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fae Technology SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 5.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Fae Technology SpA 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 1.71, based on 1,792 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. Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is 17.5% 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 Fae Technology SpA. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fae Technology SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fae Technology SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.08, compared to a current price of €3.77 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 17.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Fae Technology SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.77 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.08.
GuruFocus considers Fae Technology SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FAE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.01 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: €3.08 vs. price of €3.77 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Hardware median (#1068 of 1792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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