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Sika AGXSWX:SIKA +2.02%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks worse than 55.83% 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 Sika AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIKA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 2.58 Max: 3.22
Current: 2.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sika AG was 3.22. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.58.
XSWX:SIKA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.83% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs XSWX:SIKA: 2.69
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.
Sika AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sika AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sika 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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 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 Sika AG. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Sika AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #689 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Sika AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sika AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.22. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Sika AG's value of 2.86 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #689 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #689 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sika AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Sika AG's value of 2.86 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 3.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Sika 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. Sika AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 32.4% 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 Sika 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. Sika AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.80, compared to a current price of CHF161.85 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 32.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF161.85 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.80.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.86 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: CHF240.80 vs. price of CHF161.85 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Chemicals median (#689 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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