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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 Essen Speciality Films's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ESFL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.77 Max: 24.06
Current: 19.3
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Essen Speciality Films was 24.06. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.77.
NSE:ESFL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.88% of 332
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs NSE:ESFL: 19.30
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.
Essen Speciality Films Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Essen Speciality Films Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essen Speciality Films'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.
NSE:ESFL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Essen Speciality Films'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.
Essen Speciality Films Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Essen Speciality Films's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essen Speciality Films'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.20 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 Essen Speciality Films. Over the past decade, Essen Speciality Films' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 24.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #315 out of 332 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Essen Speciality Films' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Essen Speciality Films' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 24.06. Based on the distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #315 out of 332 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essen Speciality Films has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essen Speciality Films' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #315 out of 332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Essen Speciality Films in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Historically, Essen Speciality Films' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 24.06 over the past decade. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 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. 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 Essen Speciality Films. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essen Speciality Films's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essen Speciality Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹209.80, compared to a current price of ₹133.80 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.20. Essen Speciality Films' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.20 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.80 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹209.80.
GuruFocus considers Essen Speciality Films to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESFL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.20
GF Value™: ₹209.80 vs. price of ₹133.80 (36.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essen Speciality Films Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of specialized plastic products in the home improvement and home furnishing industry, to renowned multinational modern trade retailers, such as IKEA, Walmart, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Rusta, Runsven, Kohl's, Kroger, etc. The product mix of the company makes it one-of-a-kind manufacturer in the world with ranges in the bath area and accessories, artificial plants & flowers, kitchen & dining, storage & organization, fitness & lifestyle, and outdoor & utility products all under one roof.
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