Komax Holding AG (XSWX:KOMN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.62 (As of Dec. 2025) — 236% Above Median

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XSWX:KOMN Komax Holding AG XSWX:KOMN
63 GF Score
Price CHF54.30
GF Value CHF112.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

Komax Holding AG XSWX:KOMN +4.02% 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 236% above its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KOMN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF112.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, Komax Holding AG ranks worse than 83.48% on this metric.

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

Komax Holding AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF13.1 Mil. Komax Holding AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF158.9 Mil. Komax Holding AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF22.6 Mil. Komax Holding AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.62.

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

XSWX:KOMN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 2.27   Max: 6.27
Current: 6.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Komax Holding AG was 6.27. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.27.

XSWX:KOMN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.48% of 2331 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs XSWX:KOMN: 6.27

Komax Holding AG  (XSWX:KOMN) 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.


Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Komax 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.

Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Komax Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Komax 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 3.04 4.34 5.52 0.00 7.62

XSWX:KOMN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Komax 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.


Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Komax Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Komax Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Komax 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
=(13.109 + 158.883) / 27.44
=6.27

Komax 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
=(13.109 + 158.883) / 22.558
=7.62

* 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 7.62 mean?
Komax Holding AG (XSWX:KOMN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.62 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 Komax Holding AG. This is 236% above median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, Komax Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Komax Holding AG ranks #1946 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Komax Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Komax Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.62 is 236% above median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 6.27. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Komax Holding AG's value of 7.62 is 350.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Komax Holding AG ranks #1946 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Komax Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Komax Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Komax Holding AG ranks #1946 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Komax Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Komax Holding AG's value of 7.62 is 350.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Komax Holding AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Komax 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 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. Komax Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.62 is 350.9% 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 Komax Holding AG. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Komax Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.62, which is 236% above median its own 10-year median of 2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Komax Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komax Holding AG (XSWX:KOMN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF112.31, compared to a current price of CHF54.30 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.62, which is 236% above median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 350.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. Komax Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Komax Holding AG (XSWX:KOMN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.62 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 Komax Holding AG (XSWX:KOMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Komax Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF54.30 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF112.31. GuruFocus considers Komax Holding AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KOMN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.62 (236% above median its 10-year median of 2.27)
  • GF Value™: CHF112.31 vs. price of CHF54.30 (51.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 350.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1946 of 2331)

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


Komax Holding AG Business Description

Address Industriestrasse 6, Dierikon, Lucerne, CHE, 6036
Komax Holding AG is engaged in offering its customers cutting-edge technical solutions for automated wire processing. Its business flows through four market segments. The core business is the automotive market segment, which accounts for the majority of the revenue. The other three segments are aerospace & railways and Industrial & Infrastructure market segments.
63GF Score

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