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Surge ComponentsSPRS 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.58 as of May. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates SPRS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Surge Components ranks better than 73.08% 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 Surge Components's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SPRS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.45
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Surge Components was 1.45. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.64.
SPRS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.08% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs SPRS: 0.59
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.
Surge Components Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Surge Components Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Surge Components'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Surge Components'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.
Surge Components Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Surge Components's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Surge Components'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Surge Components (SPRS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.58 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Surge Components. This is near median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Surge Components' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #483 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Surge Components' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Surge Components' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.58 is near median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.45. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Surge Components' value of 0.58 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #483 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Surge Components has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surge Components' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TAIT and IZM?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Surge Components ranks #483 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Surge Components in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Surge Components' value of 0.58 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Surge Components' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Surge Components 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,794 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. Surge Components's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.58 is 66.1% 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 Surge Components. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Surge Components's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surge Components stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surge Components (SPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.74, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 66.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Surge Components' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Surge Components (SPRS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.58 as of May. 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 Surge Components (SPRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surge Components stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.74.
GuruFocus considers Surge Components to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SPRS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.58 (near median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: $2.74 vs. price of $3.83 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% below the Hardware median (#483 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Surge Components Inc is a supplier of electronic products and components. The company's products include capacitors, which are electrical energy storage devices, and discrete components, such as rectifiers, switches, transistors, voltage suppressors, and diodes. Its marketed products are utilized in the electronic circuitry of products, comprising of automobiles, telecom, audio, cellular telephones, computers, consumer electronics, garage door openers, household appliances, power supplies, and security equipment. In addition, the company's products are also sold to original equipment manufacturers and distributors.
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