Beneteau (STU:3GD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.73 (As of Dec. 2025) — 359% Above Median

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STU:3GD Beneteau SA STU:3GD
72 GF Score
Price €6.07
GF Value €7.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA?

Beneteau STU:3GD -0.33% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 359% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates STU:3GD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Vehicles & Parts companies, Beneteau ranks worse than 93.78% on this metric.

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

Beneteau's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €348.1 Mil. Beneteau's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €19.5 Mil. Beneteau's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.8 Mil. Beneteau's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.73.

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 Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:3GD' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 2.12   Max: 12.82
Current: 12.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Beneteau was 12.82. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 2.12.

STU:3GD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.78% of 1093 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs STU:3GD: 12.29

Beneteau  (STU:3GD) 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.


Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beneteau'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.

Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Beneteau Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.40 2.24 2.01 3.28 12.82

Beneteau Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 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 2.43 2.96 4.15 13.71 9.73

STU:3GD vs BC, PII, THO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Beneteau'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.


Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Beneteau Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Beneteau'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
=(348.073 + 19.511) / 28.684
=12.81

Beneteau'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
=(348.073 + 19.511) / 37.772
=9.73

* 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 9.73 mean?
Beneteau (STU:3GD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.73 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 Beneteau. This is 359% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 12.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #1025 out of 1093 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Beneteau's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.73 is 359% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 12.82. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Beneteau's value of 9.73 is 332.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #1025 out of 1093 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Beneteau has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beneteau's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #1025 out of 1093 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Beneteau in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Beneteau's value of 9.73 is 332.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Beneteau's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 12.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Beneteau 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,093 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. Beneteau's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.73 is 332.4% 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 Beneteau. 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. Beneteau's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.73, which is 359% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beneteau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beneteau (STU:3GD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.48, compared to a current price of €6.07 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.73, which is 359% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 332.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Beneteau's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Beneteau (STU:3GD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.73 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 Beneteau (STU:3GD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beneteau stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.07 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.48. GuruFocus considers Beneteau to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:3GD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.73 (359% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: €7.48 vs. price of €6.07 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 332.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1025 of 1093)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3GD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beneteau Business Description

Other Exchanges BENp:UK0K8N:UKBEN:France
Address 16 Boulevard de la Mer, Les Embruns, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, FRA, 85803
Beneteau SA is a boat and housing manufacturer, domiciled in France. The company organises itself into two segments: boats and housing. The boats business, which contributes the majority of revenue, manufactures and markets boats. Beneteau produces both motor and sail boats, and derives revenue from France, Europe, and North America. The housing segment manufactures mobile homes for campsites and tour operators, and timber-frame homes. The housing business derives the vast majority of income domestically.
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