TecnoglassTGLS -1.82%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates TGLS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Building Materials companies, Tecnoglass ranks better than 71.6% 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 Tecnoglass's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TGLS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 2.17 Max: 4.28
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tecnoglass was 4.28. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 2.17.
TGLS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.6% of 331
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs TGLS: 0.76
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.
Tecnoglass Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Tecnoglass Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tecnoglass'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.
TGLS vs RMIX, MCEM, USLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Tecnoglass'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.
Tecnoglass Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Tecnoglass's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tecnoglass'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.
Tecnoglass (TGLS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.87 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 Tecnoglass. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Tecnoglass' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #94 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Tecnoglass' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tecnoglass' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.87 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 4.28. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Tecnoglass' value of 0.87 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #94 out of 331 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tecnoglass has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tecnoglass' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RMIX and MCEM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #94 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tecnoglass in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Tecnoglass' value of 0.87 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tecnoglass' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Tecnoglass 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.27, based on 331 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. Tecnoglass's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.87 is 61.7% 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 Tecnoglass. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tecnoglass's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.87, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tecnoglass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecnoglass (TGLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.90, compared to a current price of $43.14 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.87, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 61.7% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.27. Tecnoglass' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Tecnoglass (TGLS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.87 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 Tecnoglass (TGLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecnoglass stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $43.14 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.90.
GuruFocus considers Tecnoglass to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TGLS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.87 (60% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: $67.90 vs. price of $43.14 (36.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Building Materials median (#94 of 331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TGLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tecnoglass Inc is a manufacturer of hi-spec architectural glass and windows for residential and commercial construction industries, operating through its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Its product offerings include tempered glass, laminated glass, thermo-acoustic glass, sliding windows, projecting windows, guillotine windows, sliding doors, loating facades, automatic doors, bathroom dividers, and commercial display windows, among others. The company has one operating segment, Architectural Glass and Windows, which is also its reporting segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in the United States, followed by Colombia, Panama, and other regions.
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