Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 218% Above Median

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BSP:S2YN34 Synaptics Inc BSP:S2YN34
42 GF Score
Price R$19.64
GF Value R$15.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Synaptics BSP:S2YN34 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates BSP:S2YN34 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$15.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, Synaptics ranks worse than 84.9% on this metric.

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

Synaptics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0 Mil. Synaptics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$4,376 Mil. Synaptics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$443 Mil. Synaptics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.87.

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 Synaptics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:S2YN34' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 3.1   Max: 20.62
Current: 7.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Synaptics was 20.62. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 3.10.

BSP:S2YN34's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.9% of 722 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445 vs BSP:S2YN34: 7.37

Synaptics  (BSP:S2YN34) 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.


Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synaptics'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.

Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Synaptics Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Synaptics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 18.52 5.02 9.49 7.89 9.87

BSP:S2YN34 vs DIOD, POWI, NVTS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Synaptics'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.


Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Synaptics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Synaptics's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(251.779 + 4629.634) / 384.879
=12.68

Synaptics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 4375.606) / 443.472
=9.87

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.87 mean?
Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.87 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 Synaptics. This is 218% above median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Synaptics' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.28 to 20.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #613 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Synaptics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Synaptics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.87 is 218% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 20.62. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Synaptics' value of 9.87 is 583% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #613 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synaptics has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synaptics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DIOD and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #613 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Synaptics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Synaptics' value of 9.87 is 583% above this benchmark. Historically, Synaptics' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.28 to 20.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Synaptics 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 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. Synaptics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.87 is 583% 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 Synaptics. 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. Synaptics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.87, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synaptics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$15.33, compared to a current price of R$19.64 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.87, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 583% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Synaptics' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.87 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 Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$19.64 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$15.33. GuruFocus considers Synaptics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:S2YN34:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.87 (218% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
  • GF Value™: R$15.33 vs. price of R$19.64 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 583% above the Semiconductors median (#613 of 722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:S2YN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synaptics Business Description

Address 1109 McKay Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Synaptics Inc is a producer of semiconductor solutions for the mobile, PC, and Internet of Things markets. The company develops human interface solutions that enable touch, display, fingerprint, video, audio, voice, AI, and connectivity functions for smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things products, and other electronic devices. It operates in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products. The company geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, and also has its presence in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, United States and Other countries.
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