Service StreamASX:SSM 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates ASX:SSM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Construction companies, Service Stream ranks better than 77.49% 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 Service Stream's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SSM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.89 Max: 8.3
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Service Stream was 8.30. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.89.
ASX:SSM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.49% of 1404
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs ASX:SSM: 0.64
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) 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.
Service Stream Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Service Stream Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service Stream'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.
ASX:SSM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Service Stream'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.
Service Stream Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Service Stream's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Stream'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.
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.66 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 Service Stream. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Service Stream's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #316 out of 1404 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Service Stream's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Service Stream's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.66 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 8.30. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Service Stream's value of 0.66 is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #316 out of 1404 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Service Stream has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Stream's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #316 out of 1404 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Service Stream in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Service Stream's value of 0.66 is 69.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Service Stream's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 8.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Service Stream 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 2.19, based on 1,404 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. Service Stream's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.66 is 69.9% 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 Service Stream. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Stream's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Stream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream (ASX:SSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$2.51 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 69.9% below the Construction industry median of 2.19. Service Stream's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.51 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Service Stream to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SSM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.66 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$2.51 (68.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% below the Construction median (#316 of 1404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Stream Ltd is engaged in the provision of telecommunications and network services. Its segments are Telecommunications, Transport, and Utilities. The Telecommunications segment provides a range of operations, maintenance, installation, design, and construction services to the owners of fixed-line and wireless telecommunication networks in Australia. Transport provides long-term operational support and maintenance services to public and private road and tunnel asset owners. The utilities segment provides operations, maintenance, design, and construction services, specialist metering, new energy, and inspection services to gas, water, and electricity network owners, among others. It generates revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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