Sam HoldingsSTC:SAM -0.17%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates STC:SAM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫12,386.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 459 Conglomerates companies, Sam Holdings ranks better than 75.6% 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 Sam Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STC:SAM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 5.46 Max: 7.52
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sam Holdings was 7.52. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 5.46.
STC:SAM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.6% of 459
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.76
vs STC:SAM: 1.16
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.
Sam Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sam Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sam Holdings'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sam Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 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 Sam Holdings. This is 74% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, Sam Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 7.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #112 out of 459 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Sam Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sam Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 7.52. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Sam Holdings' value of 1.44 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #112 out of 459 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sam Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #112 out of 459 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sam Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Sam Holdings' value of 1.44 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sam Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 7.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Sam Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.76, based on 459 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. Sam Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 47.8% 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 Sam Holdings. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫12,386.29, compared to a current price of ₫5,950.00 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 47.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.76. Sam Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫5,950.00 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫12,386.29.
GuruFocus considers Sam Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:SAM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.44 (74% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: ₫12,386.29 vs. price of ₫5,950.00 (52% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Conglomerates median (#112 of 459)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sam Holdings Corp is a Vietnam based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing cables for the post and telecommunication industry. In addition, the organization is also involved in the business areas of investment, finance, housing real estate business, resort real estate and agriculture.
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