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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 Dickson Concepts (International)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DCK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 2.42 Max: 4.91
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dickson Concepts (International) was 4.91. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 2.42.
STU:DCK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.58% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.305
vs STU:DCK: 2.76
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.
Dickson Concepts (International) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Dickson Concepts (International) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Dickson Concepts (International)'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.
Dickson Concepts (International) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dickson Concepts (International)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dickson Concepts (International)'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Dickson Concepts (International) (STU:DCK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 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 Dickson Concepts (International). This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Dickson Concepts (International)'s Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.27 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Dickson Concepts (International) ranks #524 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Dickson Concepts (International)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dickson Concepts (International)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 4.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31. Dickson Concepts (International)'s value of 2.76 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dickson Concepts (International) ranks #524 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dickson Concepts (International) has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dickson Concepts (International)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dickson Concepts (International) ranks #524 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Dickson Concepts (International) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31. Dickson Concepts (International)'s value of 2.76 is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dickson Concepts (International)'s own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.27 to 4.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Dickson Concepts (International) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 910 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. Dickson Concepts (International)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76 is 19.7% 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 Dickson Concepts (International). For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dickson Concepts (International)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dickson Concepts (International) stock overvalued right now?
Dickson Concepts (International) (STU:DCK) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.76. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 19.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. Dickson Concepts (International)'s overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Dickson Concepts (International) (STU:DCK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 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 Dickson Concepts (International) (STU:DCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dickson Concepts (International) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45.
Key valuation signals for STU:DCK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.76 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
GF Value™: €0.45 vs. price of €0.64 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#524 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dickson Concepts (International) Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of luxury lighters, writing instruments, leather goods, accessories, ready-to-wear clothing, watches, and fragrances. The group manages its businesses under two divisions namely, the Luxury Goods and Securities Investment business, of which it generates a majority of revenue from the Luxury goods segment. Geographically the firm has a presence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other territories, of which key revenue is generated from Hong Kong. The Luxury goods segment includes the sale of luxury goods to retail and wholesale customers and net income from concession and consignment sales.
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