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SBO AGSBOEY 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates SBOEY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, SBO AG ranks worse than 84.28% 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 SBO AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SBOEY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.23 Med: 3.17 Max: 13.51
Current: 5.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SBO AG was 13.51. The lowest was -17.23. And the median was 3.17.
SBOEY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.28% of 706
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.005
vs SBOEY: 5.96
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.
SBO AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SBO AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBO 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SBO 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.
SBO AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SBO AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBO AG'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.
SBO AG (SBOEY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.22 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 SBO AG. This is 128% above median its historical median of 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #595 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is SBO AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SBO AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.22 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 3.17. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. SBO AG's value of 7.22 is 260.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #595 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SBO AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBO AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #595 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SBO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. SBO AG's value of 7.22 is 260.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 2.01, SBO AG 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 706 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. SBO AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.22 is 260.1% 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 SBO AG. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBO AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.22, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG (SBOEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.34, compared to a current price of $3.50 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.22, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 260.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. SBO AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 SBO AG (SBOEY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.22 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 SBO AG (SBOEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.50 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.34.
GuruFocus considers SBO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBOEY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.22 (128% above median its 10-year median of 3.17)
GF Value™: $2.34 vs. price of $3.50 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 260.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#595 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBOEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBO AG is a leader in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steel and high-precision components and equipment for the energy sector and beyond. It delivers cutting-edge, high-performance solutions backed by a inventive product portfolio, protected through intellectual property. The company stays close to customers, providing fast and high-quality services.
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