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BE Semiconductor Industries NVBESVF -3.89%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates BESVF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $181.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, BE Semiconductor Industries NV ranks worse than 60.25% 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 BE Semiconductor Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BESVF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.54 Max: 2.67
Current: 2.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of BE Semiconductor Industries NV was 2.67. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.54.
BESVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.25% of 722
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs BESVF: 2.13
BE Semiconductor Industries NV (OTCPK:BESVF) 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.
BE Semiconductor Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
BE Semiconductor Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
BE Semiconductor Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
BESVF vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, BE Semiconductor Industries NV'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.
BE Semiconductor Industries NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, BE Semiconductor Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BE Semiconductor Industries NV'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BE Semiconductor Industries NV. This is 53% below median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, BE Semiconductor Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, BE Semiconductor Industries NV ranks #435 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is BE Semiconductor Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
BE Semiconductor Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 2.67. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. BE Semiconductor Industries NV's value of 0.72 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BE Semiconductor Industries NV ranks #435 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BE Semiconductor Industries NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BE Semiconductor Industries NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, BE Semiconductor Industries NV ranks #435 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places BE Semiconductor Industries NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. BE Semiconductor Industries NV's value of 0.72 is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, BE Semiconductor Industries NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.94 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 1.45, BE Semiconductor Industries NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 722 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. BE Semiconductor Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 50.2% 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 BE Semiconductor Industries NV. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BE Semiconductor Industries NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BE Semiconductor Industries NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $181.54, compared to a current price of $253.00 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 50.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. BE Semiconductor Industries NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. 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 BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BE Semiconductor Industries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $253.00 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $181.54.
GuruFocus considers BE Semiconductor Industries NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BESVF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.72 (53% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: $181.54 vs. price of $253.00 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% below the Semiconductors median (#435 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BESVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BE Semiconductor Industries NV Business Description
BE Semiconductor Industries supplies advanced packaging equipment for the semiconductor industry. Besi has a highly focused product portfolio coupled with a flexible business model, which allows it to maintain high gross and operating margins. Besi's main clients include the world's largest logic and memory foundries (TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron) as well as integrated device manufacturers and outsourced assembly and test companies.
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