Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — 63% Above Median

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XSWX:GURN Gurit Holding AG XSWX:GURN
59 GF Score
Price CHF35.20
GF Value CHF28.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Gurit Holding AG XSWX:GURN -0.85% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GURN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF28.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Gurit Holding AG ranks worse than 81037.2% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Gurit Holding AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF11.1 Mil. Gurit Holding AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF73.5 Mil. Gurit Holding AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF29.7 Mil. Gurit Holding AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.85.

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 Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:GURN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31   Med: 1.75   Max: 41.14
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gurit Holding AG was 41.14. The lowest was -2.31. And the median was 1.75.

XSWX:GURN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.155 vs XSWX:GURN: -2.31

Gurit Holding AG  (XSWX:GURN) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gurit 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.

Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Gurit Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.93 3.21 2.28 41.14 -2.31

Gurit Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.38 2.16 -2.40 -0.90 2.85

XSWX:GURN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gurit 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.


Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Gurit Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11.138 + 73.5) / -36.585
=-2.31

Gurit Holding AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11.138 + 73.5) / 29.684
=2.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 mean?
Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 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 Gurit Holding AG. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gurit Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Gurit Holding AG's value of 2.85 is 32.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gurit Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gurit Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gurit Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Gurit Holding AG's value of 2.85 is 32.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Gurit 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. Gurit Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 is 32.3% 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 Gurit Holding AG. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gurit Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gurit Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF28.42, compared to a current price of CHF35.20 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 32.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Gurit Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 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 Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gurit Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF35.20 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF28.42. GuruFocus considers Gurit Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GURN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.85 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
  • GF Value™: CHF28.42 vs. price of CHF35.20 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.3% above the Chemicals median (#999999 of 1234)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GURN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gurit Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges GURNz:UK0QQR:UKGVM0:Germany
Address Ebnaterstrasse 79, Wattwil, CHE, CH-9630
Gurit Holding AG and its subsidiaries are engaged in the development and manufacture of composite materials, core kitting services, composite tooling equipment, and pultruded structural profiles. The segments of the company are Wind materials, Manufacturing solutions, and Marine and Industrial. The company generates maximum revenue from the Wind Materials segment. The company's geographical segments are Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Rest of the world.
59GF Score

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