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Demant ASWILYY 94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.98 as of Dec. 2025, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates WILYY with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Demant AS ranks worse than 85.65% 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 Demant AS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WILYY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 2.65 Max: 5.74
Current: 5.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Demant AS was 5.74. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 2.65.
WILYY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.65% of 467
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs WILYY: 5.74
Demant AS (OTCPK:WILYY) 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.
Demant AS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Demant AS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Demant AS'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Demant AS'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.
Demant AS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Demant AS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Demant AS'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.
Demant AS (WILYY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.98 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 Demant AS. This is 126% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Demant AS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.08 to 5.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Demant AS ranks #400 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Demant AS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Demant AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.98 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 5.74. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Demant AS's value of 5.98 is 280.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Demant AS ranks #400 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Demant AS has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Demant AS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Demant AS ranks #400 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Demant AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Demant AS's value of 5.98 is 280.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Demant AS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.08 to 5.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Demant AS 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.57, based on 467 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. Demant AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.98 is 280.9% 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 Demant AS. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Demant AS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.98, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Demant AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demant AS (WILYY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.85, compared to a current price of $20.66 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.98, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 280.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.57. Demant AS's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Demant AS (WILYY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.98 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 Demant AS (WILYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demant AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.66 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.85.
GuruFocus considers Demant AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WILYY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.98 (126% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $23.85 vs. price of $20.66 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 280.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#400 of 467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WILYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Demant is a Denmark-based manufacturer and distributor of hearing solutions, such as hearing aid devices and diagnostic equipment. More than 80% of the company's sales come from North America and Europe.
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