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Ollie's Bargain Outlet HoldingsOLLI -1.80%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates OLLI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Retail - Defensive companies, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks better than 57.81% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OLLI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1.76 Max: 2.58
Current: 1.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings was 2.58. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.76.
OLLI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.81% of 256
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.215
vs OLLI: 1.81
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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Ollie's Bargain Outlet 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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ollie's Bargain Outlet 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 four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #108 out of 256 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 1.95 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #108 out of 256 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TBBB and PSMT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #108 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 1.95 is 12% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.22, based on 256 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 12% below 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $121.11, compared to a current price of $65.25 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 12% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.22. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Apr. 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $65.25 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $121.11.
GuruFocus considers Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLLI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: $121.11 vs. price of $65.25 (46.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Retail - Defensive median (#108 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Business Description
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc is a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company sells name-brand household items that consumers use every day at prices heavily discounted compared with traditional retailers. It offers customers a broad selection of brand-name products, including housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics. The company operates stores across the Eastern half of the United States. Its differentiated go-to-market plan is characterized by a fun, engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience, a compelling customer value proposition, and witty, humorous in-store signage and advertising campaigns.
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