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Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN +0.63%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF555.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks better than 60.71% 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 Geberit AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.15 Max: 1.5
Current: 1.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Geberit AG was 1.50. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.15.
XSWX:GEBN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60.71% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs XSWX:GEBN: 1.46
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.
Geberit AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Geberit AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit 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:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit 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.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 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 Geberit AG. This is 42% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #552 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Geberit AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Geberit AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.50. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Geberit AG's value of 1.63 is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #552 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #552 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Geberit AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Geberit AG's value of 1.63 is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.74 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Geberit 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,405 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. Geberit AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 24.2% 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 Geberit AG. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF555.19, compared to a current price of CHF514.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 24.2% below the Construction industry median of 2.15. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF514.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF555.19.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.63 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: CHF555.19 vs. price of CHF514.00 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Construction median (#552 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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