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Locaweb Servicos de InternetBSP:LWSA3 -0.51%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates BSP:LWSA3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,722 Software companies, Locaweb Servicos de Internet ranks worse than 58071.95% 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:LWSA3'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.72 Med: 1.09 Max: 5.36
Current: -0.72
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Locaweb Servicos de Internet was 5.36. The lowest was -0.72. And the median was 1.09.
BSP:LWSA3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1722
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs BSP:LWSA3: -0.72
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.
Locaweb Servicos de Internet Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Locaweb Servicos de Internet 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.
BSP:LWSA3 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Locaweb Servicos de Internet'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.
Locaweb Servicos de Internet Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Locaweb Servicos de Internet's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Locaweb Servicos de Internet'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Locaweb Servicos de Internet. This is 79% below median its historical median of 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Locaweb Servicos de Internet ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry.
Is Locaweb Servicos de Internet's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's value of 0.23 is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Locaweb Servicos de Internet ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Locaweb Servicos de Internet has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Locaweb Servicos de Internet's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Locaweb Servicos de Internet ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Locaweb Servicos de Internet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's value of 0.23 is 77.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Locaweb Servicos de Internet 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.04, based on 1,722 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. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 77.9% 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Locaweb Servicos de Internet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.25, compared to a current price of R$3.88 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 77.9% below the Software industry median of 1.04. Locaweb Servicos de Internet's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 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 Locaweb Servicos de Internet (BSP:LWSA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locaweb Servicos de Internet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.88 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.25.
GuruFocus considers Locaweb Servicos de Internet to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LWSA3:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (79% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: R$5.25 vs. price of R$3.88 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Software median (#999999 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LWSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Locaweb Servicos de Internet SA is a Brazil-based software company. It offers digital marketing, cloud, and accommodation services such as website hosting, WordPress hosting, domain registration, and email services. The operations of the Company and its subsidiaries are divided into two operating segments: Be Online and SaaS, and Commerce. The Be Online and SaaS segment includes hosting and cloud services, as well as those called SaaS (email, marketing intelligence software, and site builder). The Commerce segment includes e-commerce solutions, platforms, marketplace integration, and sub-acquiring business services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Commerce segment.
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