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STS Group AGSTSGF 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates STSGF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, STS Group AG ranks worse than 51.37% 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 STS Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STSGF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 3 Max: 5.21
Current: 2.32
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of STS Group AG was 5.21. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 3.00.
STSGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.37% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs STSGF: 2.32
STS Group AG (OTCPK:STSGF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
STS Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
STS Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STS Group 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.
STSGF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, STS Group 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.
STS Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, STS Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STS Group 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
STS Group AG (STSGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 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 STS Group AG. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, STS Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #563 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is STS Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
STS Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 5.21. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. STS Group AG's value of 2.21 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #563 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STS Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #563 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places STS Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. STS Group AG's value of 2.21 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, STS Group AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 5.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 2.25, STS Group 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,096 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. STS Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 is 1.8% 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 STS Group AG. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STS Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Group AG (STSGF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 67% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 1.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. STS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 STS Group AG (STSGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 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 STS Group AG (STSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 67% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers STS Group AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STSGF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.21 (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $3.00 (67% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#563 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STS Group AG is a systems supplier to the automotive industry globally. It produces and develops plastic injection moulded parts and components made from composite materials (Sheet Moulding Compound SMC), such as rigid and flexible vehicle and aerodynamic trim, complete interior systems, as well as lightweight and battery components for electric vehicles. STS's customer portfolio includes various international manufacturers of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. The Group's operating business segments are: China, Materials, and Plastics. Maximum revenue is generated from the Plastics segment, which manufactures exterior body parts and interior modules for lorries, commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from France.
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