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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 Tessenderlo Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSDOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.47
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tessenderlo Group NV was 2.47. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.23.
TSDOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.47% of 203
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs TSDOF: 1.21
Tessenderlo Group NV (OTCPK:TSDOF) 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.
Tessenderlo Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Tessenderlo Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
Tessenderlo Group NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tessenderlo Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -16.61 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 Tessenderlo Group NV. Over the past decade, Tessenderlo Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #64 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tessenderlo Group NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #64 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tessenderlo Group NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tessenderlo Group NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #64 out of 203 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tessenderlo Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03. Historically, Tessenderlo Group NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 2.47 over the past decade. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 2.03, based on 203 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. 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 Tessenderlo Group NV. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -16.61. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.64, compared to a current price of $25.18 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.61. Tessenderlo Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.61 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tessenderlo Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.18 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.64.
Key valuation signals for TSDOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -16.61
GF Value™: $30.64 vs. price of $25.18 (17.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSDOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tessenderlo Group NV focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. The firm produces and sells products across five segments: Agro, Industrial Solutions, Bio-Valorization, T-Power, and Machines & Technologies. The majority of its revenue comes from the Agro segment. The Agro segment encompasses activities in agriculture, including crop nutrition and crop protection products. This segment includes the business units Tessenderlo Kerley North America, Tessenderlo Kerley International, and Violleau. Its geographical segments include Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the rest of the world, with Europe generating the maximum revenue.
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