Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) Debt-to-EBITDA : 44.35 (As of Dec. 2025) — 1733% Above Median

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OSL:HEX Hexagon Composites ASA OSL:HEX
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Price kr11.20
GF Value kr12.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hexagon Composites ASA OSL:HEX +6.16% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1733% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates OSL:HEX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr12.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Packaging & Containers companies, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks worse than 299400.9% on this metric.

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

Hexagon Composites ASA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr54 Mil. Hexagon Composites ASA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr1,697 Mil. Hexagon Composites ASA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr39 Mil. Hexagon Composites ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 44.35.

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 Hexagon Composites ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:HEX' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.34   Med: 2.42   Max: 84.16
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hexagon Composites ASA was 84.16. The lowest was -4.34. And the median was 2.42.

OSL:HEX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 334 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.585 vs OSL:HEX: -2.41

Hexagon Composites ASA  (OSL:HEX) 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.


Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexagon Composites 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.

Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hexagon Composites ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 84.16 4.94 -2.99 -4.34 -2.41

Hexagon Composites ASA 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 -0.84 -0.63 3.26 -2.43 44.35

OSL:HEX vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hexagon Composites 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.


Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hexagon Composites ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hexagon Composites ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hexagon Composites ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hexagon Composites ASA'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
=(54.488 + 1696.785) / -727.349
=-2.41

Hexagon Composites ASA'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
=(54.488 + 1696.785) / 39.488
=44.35

* 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 44.35 mean?
Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.35 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 Hexagon Composites ASA. This is 1733% above median its historical median of 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #999999 out of 334 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hexagon Composites ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.35 is 1733% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.59. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 44.35 is 1615.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #999999 out of 334 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hexagon Composites ASA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon Composites ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hexagon Composites ASA ranks #999999 out of 334 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hexagon Composites ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.59. Hexagon Composites ASA's value of 44.35 is 1615.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Hexagon Composites ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.59, based on 334 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. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.35 is 1615.7% 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 Hexagon Composites ASA. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon Composites ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.35, which is 1733% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon Composites ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr12.05, compared to a current price of kr11.20 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.35, which is 1733% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 1615.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.59. Hexagon Composites ASA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.35 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 Hexagon Composites ASA (OSL:HEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Composites ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr11.20 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr12.05. GuruFocus considers Hexagon Composites ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:HEX:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 44.35 (1733% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: kr12.05 vs. price of kr11.20 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1615.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#999999 of 334)

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


Hexagon Composites ASA Business Description

Address Korsegata 4B, P.O. Box 836, Sentrum, Aalesund, NOR, 6002
Hexagon Composites ASA is a supplier of clean energy technology for gas storage, distribution, fuel systems, and other related products. The operating segments of the company are Hexagon Agility, and Hexagon Digital Wave. Hexagon Agility segment offers natural gas fuel systems and delivery solutions for the mobility market. The Hexagon Digital Wave segment offers cylinder testing and monitoring technology. The company operates through Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania and Norway.
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