PFFVF (Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.10 (As of Dec. 2025) — 52% Below Median

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PFFVF Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PFFVF
77 GF Score
Price $188.23
GF Value $165.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PFFVF 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks better than 88.8% on this metric.

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

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.1 Mil. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.0 Mil. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $199.2 Mil. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.10.

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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PFFVF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.21   Max: 1.02
Current: 0.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG was 1.02. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.21.

PFFVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
88.8% of 2330 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs PFFVF: 0.13

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG  (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.


Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 0.15 0.50 0.12 0.21 0.13

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 0.12 1.19 0.25 0.18 0.10

PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.


Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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
=(5.083 + 14.995) / 158.329
=0.13

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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
=(5.083 + 14.995) / 199.19
=0.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 mean?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #261 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 0.10 is 94.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #261 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #261 out of 2330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 0.10 is 94.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,330 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 94.1% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.04, compared to a current price of $188.23 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 94.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $188.23 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $165.04. GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PFFVF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.10 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: $165.04 vs. price of $188.23 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.1% below the Industrial Products median (#261 of 2330)

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


Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description

Address Berliner Strasse 43, Asslar, HE, DEU, 35614
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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