LAIQON AG (CHIX:LQAGD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 206.92 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

LAIQON AG CHIX:LQAGD 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 206.92 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LQAGD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Asset Management companies, LAIQON AG ranks worse than 263851.98% on this metric.

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

LAIQON AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.56 Mil. LAIQON AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €35.24 Mil. LAIQON AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.20 Mil. LAIQON AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 206.92.

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

CHIX:LQAGd' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.51   Med: -2.45   Max: 2.28
Current: -24.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LAIQON AG was 2.28. The lowest was -24.51. And the median was -2.45.

CHIX:LQAGd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 379 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs CHIX:LQAGd: -24.51

LAIQON AG  (CHIX:LQAGd) 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.


LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LAIQON AG'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.

LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

LAIQON AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 -2.18 -10.96 -17.31 -18.63

LAIQON AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 -10.65 -56.59 -38.28 -11.56 206.92

CHIX:LQAGD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, LAIQON AG'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.


LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, LAIQON AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LAIQON AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

LAIQON AG's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.323 + 39.44) / -2.242
=-18.63

LAIQON AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.561 + 35.236) / 0.202
=206.92

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 206.92 mean?
LAIQON AG (CHIX:LQAGD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 206.92 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 LAIQON AG. According to the industry distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #999999 out of 379 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is LAIQON AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LAIQON AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 206.92. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. LAIQON AG's value of 206.92 is 15457.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #999999 out of 379 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LAIQON AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LAIQON AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, LAIQON AG ranks #999999 out of 379 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LAIQON AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. LAIQON AG's value of 206.92 is 15457.9% above this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.33, based on 379 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. LAIQON AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 206.92 is 15457.9% 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 LAIQON AG. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LAIQON AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 206.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LAIQON AG stock overvalued right now?
LAIQON AG (CHIX:LQAGD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 206.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.66, compared to a current price of €6.10 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 206.92 and 15457.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.33. LAIQON AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 LAIQON AG (CHIX:LQAGD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 206.92 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 LAIQON AG (CHIX:LQAGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LAIQON AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.10 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.66.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LQAGD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 206.92
  • GF Value™: €8.66 vs. price of €6.10 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15457.9% above the Asset Management median (#999999 of 379)

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


LAIQON AG Business Description

Other Exchanges LQAG:Germany
Address An der Alster 42, Hamburg, DEU, 20099
LAIQON AG, along with its subsidiaries, develops, markets, and manages investments in real assets for institutional and retail investors. The business of the company operates in three business segments, namely, LAIQON Asset Management, positioned as a special provider of non-benchmarked equity, fixed-income, and mixed funds with a clear focus on active alpha strategies. The LAIQON Wealth Management business segment is committed to the proactive, holistic implementation of the individual goals of high-net-worth individuals utilizing personal asset management. The LAIQON Digital Wealth business segment offers digital and risk-optimized investment solutions for retail and institutional investors.
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