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Kewaunee ScientificSTU:KEW 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 as of Apr. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates STU:KEW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 60.96% 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 Kewaunee Scientific's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KEW'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.79 Max: 49.51
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kewaunee Scientific was 49.51. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.79.
STU:KEW's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60.96% of 333
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs STU:KEW: 1.26
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.
Kewaunee Scientific Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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.
STU:KEW vs VIRC, HOFT, VIOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Kewaunee Scientific's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 49.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #130 out of 333 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 49.51. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 1.09 is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #130 out of 333 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VIRC and HOFT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #130 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Kewaunee Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 1.09 is 40.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kewaunee Scientific's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 49.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Kewaunee Scientific 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 333 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 40.1% 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 Kewaunee Scientific. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.34, compared to a current price of €30.60 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 40.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.82. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.60 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.34.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KEW:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.09 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: €38.34 vs. price of €30.60 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#130 of 333)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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