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IONOS Group SECHIX:IOSD 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IOSD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,716 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks worse than 61.19% 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 IONOS Group SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:IOSd'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 2.12 Max: 2.42
Current: 1.75
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IONOS Group SE was 2.42. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 2.12.
CHIX:IOSd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.19% of 1716
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.085
vs CHIX:IOSd: 1.75
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSd) 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.
IONOS Group SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group SE'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.
CHIX:IOSD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 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 IONOS Group SE. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, IONOS Group SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #1050 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is IONOS Group SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.42. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. IONOS Group SE's value of 1.79 is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #1050 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #1050 out of 1716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IONOS Group SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. IONOS Group SE's value of 1.79 is 65% above this benchmark. Historically, IONOS Group SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.09, IONOS Group SE 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,716 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. IONOS Group SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 65% 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 IONOS Group SE. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IONOS Group SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.64, compared to a current price of €28.70 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 65% above the Software industry median of 1.09. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.70 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.64.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IOSD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.79 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: €23.64 vs. price of €28.70 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% above the Software median (#1050 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IOSD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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