Generalfinance SpA (MIL:GF) Debt-to-EBITDA : 13.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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MIL:GF Generalfinance SpA MIL:GF
73 GF Score
Price €27.60
GF Value €15.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Generalfinance SpA MIL:GF -1.78% 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 16.91. GuruFocus rates MIL:GF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Credit Services companies, Generalfinance SpA ranks worse than 59.57% on this metric.

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

Generalfinance SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Generalfinance SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €566.0 Mil. Generalfinance SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40.9 Mil. Generalfinance SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.85.

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

MIL:GF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.2   Med: 16.91   Max: 18.82
Current: 12.2

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Generalfinance SpA was 18.82. The lowest was 12.20. And the median was 16.91.

MIL:GF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.57% of 282 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 9.3 vs MIL:GF: 12.20

Generalfinance SpA  (MIL:GF) 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.


Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generalfinance 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.

Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Generalfinance SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 18.82 18.69 16.01 16.55 13.37

Generalfinance SpA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 11.75 12.49 8.00 16.56 13.85

MIL:GF vs V, MA, AXP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Generalfinance 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.


Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Generalfinance SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Generalfinance SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Generalfinance SpA'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
=(0 + 646.297) / 48.349
=13.37

Generalfinance SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 566.045) / 40.876
=13.85

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 mean?
Generalfinance SpA (MIL:GF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Generalfinance SpA. This is 18% below median its historical median of 16.91. Over the past decade, Generalfinance SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.20 to 18.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Generalfinance SpA ranks #168 out of 282 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Generalfinance SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Generalfinance SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.20 to a high of 18.82. The Credit Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Generalfinance SpA's value of 13.85 is 48.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generalfinance SpA ranks #168 out of 282 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Generalfinance SpA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generalfinance SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Generalfinance SpA ranks #168 out of 282 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Generalfinance SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Generalfinance SpA's value of 13.85 is 48.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Generalfinance SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.20 to 18.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.91 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Generalfinance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Credit Services companies is 9.30, based on 282 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. Generalfinance SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 is 48.9% 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 Generalfinance SpA. For the Credit Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generalfinance SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generalfinance SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generalfinance SpA (MIL:GF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.84, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.91 and 48.9% above the Credit Services industry median of 9.30. Generalfinance SpA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Generalfinance SpA (MIL:GF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85 as of Mar. 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 Generalfinance SpA (MIL:GF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generalfinance SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.60 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.84. GuruFocus considers Generalfinance SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:GF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.85 (18% below median its 10-year median of 16.91)
  • GF Value™: €15.84 vs. price of €27.60 (74.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.9% above the Credit Services median (#168 of 282)

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


Generalfinance SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges VG30:Germany
Address Via Carso no. 36, Via Piave no.22, Biella, ITA, 13900
Generalfinance SpA operates is engaged in providing factoring services to small and medium-sized companies in financial difficulty. The group offers customized financing solutions to meet the needs of companies operating in the manufacturing, wholesale business, transportation, and construction.
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