Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.52 (As of Jun. 2025) — 10% Above Median

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MIL:FVI Fervi SpA MIL:FVI
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GF Value €14.27
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What is Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Fervi SpA MIL:FVI 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Jun. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:FVI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.27. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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

Fervi SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €9.18 Mil. Fervi SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €8.36 Mil. Fervi SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €6.97 Mil. Fervi SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 2.52.

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 Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:FVI' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 2.29   Max: 4.98
Current: 2.69

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fervi SpA was 4.98. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 2.29.

MIL:FVI's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.7 vs MIL:FVI: 2.69

Fervi SpA  (MIL:FVI) 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.


Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fervi 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.

Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Fervi SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.79 4.98 2.75 1.83 1.83

Fervi SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 1.27 2.01 1.27 2.17 2.52

MIL:FVI vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Fervi 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.


Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fervi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(8.907 + 4.283) / 7.214
=1.83

Fervi SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.182 + 8.363) / 6.97
=2.52

* 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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 mean?
Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fervi SpA. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 4.98.
Is Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fervi SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 4.98. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Fervi SpA's value of 2.52 is 48.2% above this industry median. Overall, Fervi SpA has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and RBC?
Fervi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Fervi SpA's value of 2.52 is 48.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fervi SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 4.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Fervi 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Fervi SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 48.2% 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 Fervi SpA. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fervi SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fervi SpA stock overvalued right now?
Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.27, compared to a current price of €16.20 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 48.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Fervi SpA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Jun. 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 Fervi SpA (MIL:FVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fervi SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.20 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.27.

Key valuation signals for MIL:FVI:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.52 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: €14.27 vs. price of €16.20 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.2% above the Industrial Products median

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


Fervi SpA Business Description

Address Via del Commercio 81, Vignola, Modena, ITA, 41058
Fervi SpA is engaged in the distribution of materials, the supply of industrial tools, and do-it-yourself materials for professionals and the general public. Its product offerings include machine tools, accessories for machines, abrasive products, consumables, measuring instruments (measuring devices, scales, etc.), hand-held tools (pliers, shears, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.), and general hardware. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in Italy, and the rest from other parts of Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.
57GF Score

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