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HFCLNSE:HFCL -0.89%56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HFCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹115.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,816 Hardware companies, HFCL ranks better than 52.75% 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 HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HFCL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.59 Max: 3
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HFCL was 3.00. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.59.
NSE:HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.75% of 1816
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs NSE:HFCL: 1.50
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.
HFCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HFCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HFCL'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:HFCL vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HFCL'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.
HFCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HFCL'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 HFCL. Over the past decade, HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #858 out of 1816 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HFCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 3.00. Based on the distribution chart, HFCL ranks #858 out of 1816 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HFCL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #858 out of 1816 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts HFCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62. Historically, HFCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 3.00 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.62, based on 1,816 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 HFCL. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HFCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL (NSE:HFCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹115.69, compared to a current price of ₹235.89 — trading 103.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. HFCL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹235.89 is trading 103.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹115.69.
GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹115.69 vs. price of ₹235.89 (103.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HFCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HFCL Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber cables and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. Firm business segments include Telecom Products and Turnkey Contracts Services. The Telecom Product segment produces optical fiber cable, optical fiber, and telecom equipment. The Turnkey Contracts and services segment is engaged in delivering telecom infrastructure and communication network systems for Telecom Operators, Defence Services, Railways, Safe and Smart Cities, etc. The firm's products and solutions include Fiber optics, Telecommunication, Defence, and Passive Networking Components. It generates substantial revenue from the sale of turnkey projects and related activities.
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