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AF Gruppen ASAOSL:AFG -1.16%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates OSL:AFG with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, AF Gruppen ASA ranks better than 77.51% 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 AF Gruppen ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AFG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AF Gruppen ASA was 0.97. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.57.
OSL:AFG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.51% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs OSL:AFG: 0.64
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.
AF Gruppen ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AF Gruppen ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AF Gruppen ASA'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.
OSL:AFG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AF Gruppen ASA'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.
AF Gruppen ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AF Gruppen ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AF Gruppen ASA'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
AF Gruppen ASA (OSL:AFG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AF Gruppen ASA. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, AF Gruppen ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #316 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is AF Gruppen ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AF Gruppen ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.97. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. AF Gruppen ASA's value of 0.79 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #316 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AF Gruppen ASA has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AF Gruppen ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AF Gruppen ASA ranks #316 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AF Gruppen ASA in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. AF Gruppen ASA's value of 0.79 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AF Gruppen ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 2.14, AF Gruppen ASA 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,405 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. AF Gruppen ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 63.1% 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 AF Gruppen ASA. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AF Gruppen ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AF Gruppen ASA stock overvalued right now?
AF Gruppen ASA (OSL:AFG) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 63.1% below the Construction industry median of 2.14. AF Gruppen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 AF Gruppen ASA (OSL:AFG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Mar. 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.
AF Gruppen ASA A is one of Norway's contracting and industrial groups. The company provides services in areas of civil engineering and services geared toward environmental, building, and energy markets. The company conducts projects related to roads, railways, ports, power, and energy development. For buildings and property development, its services span the entire value chain, and resources are utilized for planning and execution. The majority of revenue comes from traditional building activities, including new projects and rehabilitation ventures. Environmental services revolve around demolition, removal, and environmental clean-up of buildings and industrial plants.
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