NTZ (Natuzzi SpA) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.64 (As of Dec. 2025)

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NTZ Natuzzi SpA NTZ
34 GF Score
Price $1.33
GF Value $4.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Natuzzi SpA NTZ +3.10% 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NTZ with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Natuzzi SpA ranks worse than 302114.5% on this metric.

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

Natuzzi SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $45.6 Mil. Natuzzi SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $73.8 Mil. Natuzzi SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-72.9 Mil. Natuzzi SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.64.

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

NTZ' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -330.52   Med: 2.92   Max: 10.55
Current: -4.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Natuzzi SpA was 10.55. The lowest was -330.52. And the median was 2.92.

NTZ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 331 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs NTZ: -4.50

Natuzzi SpA  (NYSE:NTZ) 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.


Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natuzzi 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.

Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Natuzzi SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Natuzzi SpA Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -7.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.64

NTZ vs MWYN, EFOI, SNTW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Natuzzi 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.


Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Natuzzi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Natuzzi SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Natuzzi 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
=(45.583 + 73.838) / -2.177
=-54.86

Natuzzi SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(45.583 + 73.838) / -72.852
=-1.64

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.64 mean?
Natuzzi SpA (NTZ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.64 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Natuzzi SpA. According to the industry distribution chart, Natuzzi SpA ranks #999999 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Natuzzi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Natuzzi SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, Natuzzi SpA ranks #999999 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natuzzi SpA has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natuzzi SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MWYN and EFOI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Natuzzi SpA ranks #999999 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Natuzzi SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88. 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 1.88, based on 331 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 Natuzzi SpA. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natuzzi SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natuzzi SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natuzzi SpA (NTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.30, compared to a current price of $1.33 — trading 69.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. Natuzzi SpA's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Natuzzi SpA (NTZ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64 as of Dec. 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 Natuzzi SpA (NTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natuzzi SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.33 is trading 69.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.30. GuruFocus considers Natuzzi SpA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NTZ:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.64
  • GF Value™: $4.30 vs. price of $1.33 (69.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Natuzzi SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges NTZA:Germany
Address Via Iazzitiello 47, Santeramo in Colle, Bari, ITA, 70029
Natuzzi SpA is an Italian firm that designs, manufactures, and sells contemporary and traditional leather and fabric-upholstered furniture. Its product portfolio includes sofas, loveseats, armchairs, sectional furniture, motion furniture, sofa beds, living room furnishings, and accessories. The company markets its products under several brands such as Natuzzi Italia, Private Label, and Natuzzi Editions. The Group operates in two operating segments, the Natuzzi brand and Private label. The Natuzzi brand segment includes net sales from the Natuzzi Italia, Natuzzi Editions, and Divani&Divani by Natuzzi product lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America and also has an international presence in Italy, Spain, the UK, China, and Other countries.
34GF Score

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$1.33
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$4.30
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