NWFFF (NWF Group) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.38 (As of Nov. 2025) — 113% Above Median

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68 GF Score
Price $1.88
GF Value $4.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

NWF Group NWFFF 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 as of Nov. 2025, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates NWFFF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, NWF Group ranks worse than 50.28% on this metric.

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

NWF Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $22 Mil. NWF Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $65 Mil. NWF Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $37 Mil. NWF Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.38.

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 NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NWFFF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.12   Max: 2.03
Current: 2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NWF Group was 2.03. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.12.

NWFFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.28% of 706 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.005 vs NWFFF: 2.02

NWF Group  (OTCPK:NWFFF) 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.


NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NWF Group'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.

NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

NWF Group Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.04 0.83 1.68 2.03

NWF Group Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 1.09 1.41 1.94 1.71 2.38

NWFFF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, NWF Group'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.


NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NWF Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(22.563 + 63.952) / 42.59
=2.03

NWF Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(22.208 + 65.309) / 36.794
=2.38

* 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 two times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 mean?
NWF Group (NWFFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 as of Nov. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on NWF Group. This is 113% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.46 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #355 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NWF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.03. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. NWF Group's value of 2.38 is 18.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #355 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NWF Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NWF Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NWF Group ranks #355 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NWF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. NWF Group's value of 2.38 is 18.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NWF Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.46 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 2.01, NWF Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 706 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. NWF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 18.7% 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 NWF Group. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NWF Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NWF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group (NWFFF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.09, compared to a current price of $1.88 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 18.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. NWF Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 NWF Group (NWFFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 as of Nov. 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 NWF Group (NWFFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NWF Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.88 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.09. GuruFocus considers NWF Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NWFFF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.38 (113% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: $4.09 vs. price of $1.88 (54% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#355 of 706)

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


NWF Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NWF:UKNYY:Germany
Address Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire, GBR, CW5 6BP
NWF Group PLC is engaged in manufacturing and selling of animal feeds, the sales and distribution of fuel oils and the warehousing and distribution of ambient groceries. The company's operating segments include Food, Feeds and Fuels. The Food segment is engaged in the warehousing and distribution of clients' ambient grocery and other products to supermarket and other retail distribution centers. The Feeds segment manufactures and sells animal feeds and other agricultural products. The Fuels segment is engaged in the sale and distribution of domestic heating, industrial and road fuels. The company generates maximum revenue from Fuels segment. It operates entirely in the United Kingdom.
68GF Score

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