Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.08 (As of Apr. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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CHIX:SECTBS Sectra AB CHIX:SECTBS
98 GF Score
Price kr277.30
GF Value kr309.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sectra AB CHIX:SECTBS 98 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Apr. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SECTBS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr309.99 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 470 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sectra AB ranks better than 91.06% on this metric.

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

Sectra AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr21 Mil. Sectra AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr56 Mil. Sectra AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr982 Mil. Sectra AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.08.

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

CHIX:SECTBs' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.13   Max: 0.23
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sectra AB was 0.23. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.13.

CHIX:SECTBs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.06% of 470 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.585 vs CHIX:SECTBs: 0.09

Sectra AB  (CHIX:SECTBs) 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.


Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sectra AB'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.

Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sectra AB Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.14 0.05 0.10 0.09

Sectra AB Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.10 0.17 0.11 0.12 0.08

CHIX:SECTBS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sectra AB'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.


Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sectra AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sectra AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sectra AB's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(20.977 + 55.507) / 852.309
=0.09

Sectra AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(20.977 + 55.507) / 981.636
=0.08

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 mean?
Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sectra AB. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Sectra AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #42 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Sectra AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sectra AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.23. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Sectra AB's value of 0.08 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #42 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sectra AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sectra AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #42 out of 470 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sectra AB in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Sectra AB's value of 0.08 is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, Sectra AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Sectra AB 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.59, based on 470 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. Sectra AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 95% 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 Sectra AB. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sectra AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sectra AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr309.99, compared to a current price of kr277.30 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 95% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.59. Sectra AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Apr. 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr277.30 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr309.99. GuruFocus considers Sectra AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SECTBS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.08 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.13)
  • GF Value™: kr309.99 vs. price of kr277.30 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100
  • Industry Position: 95% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#42 of 470)

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


Sectra AB Business Description

Address Teknikringen 20, Linkoping, SWE, 583 30
Sectra AB develops IT solutions and services for storing, viewing, and working with medical images. The operating business segments are Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation, and Other Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Imaging IT Solutions segment. The company also offers maintenance in the form of support, system monitoring, and consulting services related to integration, system design, data migration, and business development. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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