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Frauenthal Holding AGWBO:FKA +0.91%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates WBO:FKA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks better than 61.87% 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 Frauenthal Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FKA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 2.36 Max: 3.24
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Frauenthal Holding AG was 3.24. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.36.
WBO:FKA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.87% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.48
vs WBO:FKA: 1.77
Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) 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.
Frauenthal Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Frauenthal Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frauenthal Holding AG'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.
WBO:FKA vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Frauenthal Holding AG'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.
Frauenthal Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Frauenthal Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frauenthal Holding AG'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.
Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 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 Frauenthal Holding AG. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Frauenthal Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #53 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Frauenthal Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Frauenthal Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 3.24. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Frauenthal Holding AG's value of 1.64 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #53 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frauenthal Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frauenthal Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #53 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Frauenthal Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. Frauenthal Holding AG's value of 1.64 is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Frauenthal Holding AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.48, Frauenthal Holding AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.48, 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. Frauenthal Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 33.9% 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 Frauenthal Holding AG. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frauenthal Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frauenthal Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.40, compared to a current price of €22.20 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 33.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.48. Frauenthal Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 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 Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frauenthal Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.20 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.40.
GuruFocus considers Frauenthal Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FKA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.64 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: €19.40 vs. price of €22.20 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#53 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frauenthal Holding AG operates in two division Frauenthal Automotive and Frauenthal trade. Frauenthal Automotive offers connecting rods, camshafts, and distributor boards; sheet metal punching, pressing and welding services, and Frauenthal Trade division supplies plumbing, heating, and sanitary engineering products.
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