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Steel & Tube HoldingsNZSE:STU +1.37%36 Debt-to-EBITDA is 60.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2831% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates NZSE:STU with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks worse than 202428.95% 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 Steel & Tube Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:STU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.91 Med: 2.05 Max: 4.19
Current: -21.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Steel & Tube Holdings was 4.19. The lowest was -21.91. And the median was 2.05.
NZSE:STU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 494
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.87
vs NZSE:STU: -21.91
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.
Steel & Tube Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Steel & Tube Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
NZSE:STU vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
Steel & Tube Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel & Tube Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel & Tube Holdings'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 60.09 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 Steel & Tube Holdings. This is 2831% above median its historical median of 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Steel & Tube Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 60.09 is 2831% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87. Steel & Tube Holdings' value of 60.09 is 1993.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel & Tube Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel & Tube Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 494 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Steel & Tube Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87. Steel & Tube Holdings' value of 60.09 is 1993.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 2.87, Steel & Tube Holdings 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 a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.87, based on 494 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. Steel & Tube Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 60.09 is 1993.7% 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 Steel & Tube Holdings. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel & Tube Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 60.09, which is 2831% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.63, compared to a current price of NZ$0.37 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 60.09, which is 2831% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 1993.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.87. Steel & Tube Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 60.09 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.37 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.63.
GuruFocus considers Steel & Tube Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:STU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 60.09 (2831% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: NZ$0.63 vs. price of NZ$0.37 (41.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1993.7% above the Steel median (#999999 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:STU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company is a provider of steel solutions. It is a distributor and manufacturer of steel products including steel, stainless steel, architectural stainless, pipe, fittings and valves, pipe and cable supports, fastenings, roofing and cladding, and many more. The company's operating segments include Distribution and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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