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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 Metro Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 1.45 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.59
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Metro Brands was 2.26. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.45.
NSE:METROBRAND's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.23% of 911
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 1.59
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.
Metro Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Metro Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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 Metro Brands. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.19 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #335 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Metro Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Metro Brands' current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #335 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #335 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Metro Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Historically, Metro Brands' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.19 to 2.26 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.27, based on 911 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 Metro Brands. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands'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 Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,458.83, compared to a current price of ₹952.10 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹952.10 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,458.83.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹1,458.83 vs. price of ₹952.10 (34.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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