Online Brands Nordic AB (OSTO:OBAB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Above Median

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OSTO:OBAB Online Brands Nordic AB OSTO:OBAB
59 GF Score
Price kr14.80
GF Value kr18.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Online Brands Nordic AB OSTO:OBAB +0.34% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates OSTO:OBAB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Online Brands Nordic AB ranks worse than 59.46% on this metric.

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

Online Brands Nordic AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48.0 Mil. Online Brands Nordic AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8.7 Mil. Online Brands Nordic AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr23.6 Mil. Online Brands Nordic AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.

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 Online Brands Nordic AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:OBAB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.74   Med: 1.63   Max: 30.48
Current: 2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Online Brands Nordic AB was 30.48. The lowest was -5.74. And the median was 1.63.

OSTO:OBAB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.46% of 333 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs OSTO:OBAB: 2.55

Online Brands Nordic AB  (OSTO:OBAB) 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.


Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Online Brands Nordic AB'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.

Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Online Brands Nordic AB 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 0.33 23.74 2.70 1.63 1.23

Online Brands Nordic AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.80 -3.55 1.84 0.58 2.40

OSTO:OBAB vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Online Brands Nordic AB'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.


Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Online Brands Nordic AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Online Brands Nordic AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Online Brands Nordic AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Online Brands Nordic AB'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
=(21.573 + 2.394) / 19.459
=1.23

Online Brands Nordic AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(48 + 8.7) / 23.6
=2.40

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 mean?
Online Brands Nordic AB (OSTO:OBAB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 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 Online Brands Nordic AB. This is 47% above median its historical median of 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Online Brands Nordic AB ranks #198 out of 333 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Online Brands Nordic AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Online Brands Nordic AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Online Brands Nordic AB's value of 2.40 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Online Brands Nordic AB ranks #198 out of 333 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Online Brands Nordic AB has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Online Brands Nordic AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Online Brands Nordic AB ranks #198 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Online Brands Nordic AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Online Brands Nordic AB's value of 2.40 is 31.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Online Brands Nordic AB 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 333 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. Online Brands Nordic AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.40 is 31.9% 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 Online Brands Nordic AB. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Online Brands Nordic AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Online Brands Nordic AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Online Brands Nordic AB (OSTO:OBAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.68, compared to a current price of kr14.80 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 31.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.82. Online Brands Nordic AB's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Online Brands Nordic AB (OSTO:OBAB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 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.

Is Online Brands Nordic AB (OSTO:OBAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Online Brands Nordic AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr14.80 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.68. GuruFocus considers Online Brands Nordic AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:OBAB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.40 (47% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
  • GF Value™: kr18.68 vs. price of kr14.80 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#198 of 333)

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


Online Brands Nordic AB Business Description

Address Flojelbergsgatan 7A, Molndal, SWE, 431 37
Online Brands Nordic AB is an e-commerce company. The group operates the online store Trendcarpet, which is engaged in retailing of carpets. The company operates in more than 10 different countries and is primarily aimed at the private market. The group also houses international e-commerce for hats under the Hatshop brand and the jewelery store John Victorin in Varberg AB.
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