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Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM +0.43%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks worse than 75.54% 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 Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.59 Med: 3.92 Max: 6.12
Current: 4.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Doman Building Materials Group was 6.12. The lowest was 2.59. And the median was 3.92.
TSX:DBM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.54% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs TSX:DBM: 4.60
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Doman Building Materials Group 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.33 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 Doman Building Materials Group. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.59 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #105 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.33 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.59 to a high of 6.12. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 4.33 is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #105 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #105 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Doman Building Materials Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 4.33 is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Doman Building Materials Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.59 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Doman Building Materials Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.55, based on 139 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.33 is 69.8% 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 Doman Building Materials Group. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.33, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.42, compared to a current price of C$11.60 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.33, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 69.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.55. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.33 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.60 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.42.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.33 (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.92)
GF Value™: C$9.42 vs. price of C$11.60 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#105 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Business Description
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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