Watches of Switzerland GroupWOSGF 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 as of Oct. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates WOSGF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 895 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks worse than 54.97% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WOSGF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01 Med: 3.15 Max: 6.83
Current: 2.7
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Watches of Switzerland Group was 6.83. The lowest was 2.01. And the median was 3.15.
WOSGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.97% of 895
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs WOSGF: 2.70
Watches of Switzerland Group (OTCPK:WOSGF) 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Watches of Switzerland 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.
WOSGF vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland 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 two times the quarterly (Oct. 2025) EBITDA data.
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.45 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.01 to 6.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #492 out of 895 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.45 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 6.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 2.45 is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #492 out of 895 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #492 out of 895 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Watches of Switzerland Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 2.45 is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.01 to 6.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Watches of Switzerland 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.39, based on 895 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.45 is 2.5% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.36, compared to a current price of $9.88 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 2.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.39. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 as of Oct. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.88 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.36.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOSGF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.45 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: $7.36 vs. price of $9.88 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#492 of 895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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