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BVZ Holding AGXSWX:BVZN -0.58%62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BVZN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1,202.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Transportation companies, BVZ Holding AG ranks worse than 71.41% 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 BVZ Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BVZN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.46 Med: 5.66 Max: 10.83
Current: 4.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of BVZ Holding AG was 10.83. The lowest was 3.46. And the median was 5.66.
XSWX:BVZN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.41% of 871
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.65
vs XSWX:BVZN: 4.71
BVZ Holding AG (XSWX:BVZN) 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.
BVZ Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
BVZ Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BVZ 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.
XSWX:BVZN vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, BVZ 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.
BVZ Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, BVZ Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BVZ 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.
BVZ Holding AG (XSWX:BVZN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.21 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 BVZ Holding AG. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.66. Over the past decade, BVZ Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.46 to 10.83. According to the industry distribution chart, BVZ Holding AG ranks #622 out of 871 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is BVZ Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
BVZ Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.21 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.46 to a high of 10.83. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. BVZ Holding AG's value of 4.21 is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BVZ Holding AG ranks #622 out of 871 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BVZ Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BVZ Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, BVZ Holding AG ranks #622 out of 871 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places BVZ Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. BVZ Holding AG's value of 4.21 is 58.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BVZ Holding AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.46 to 10.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.66 vs. the industry median of 2.65, BVZ Holding AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 871 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. BVZ Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.21 is 58.9% 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 BVZ Holding AG. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BVZ Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.21, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BVZ Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BVZ Holding AG (XSWX:BVZN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1,202.78, compared to a current price of CHF1,710.00 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.21, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.66 and 58.9% above the Transportation industry median of 2.65. BVZ Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 BVZ Holding AG (XSWX:BVZN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.21 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 BVZ Holding AG (XSWX:BVZN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BVZ Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1,710.00 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1,202.78.
GuruFocus considers BVZ Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BVZN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.21 (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.66)
GF Value™: CHF1,202.78 vs. price of CHF1,710.00 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% above the Transportation median (#622 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BVZN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BVZ Holding AG is Switzerland based firm with its subsidiaries operates a railroad. The Company runs a mountain railway that provides the only access to Zermatt, where road traffic is banned. It is also involved in real estate business.
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