The Platform Group SE KGaA (CHIX:TPGD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CHIX:TPGD The Platform Group SE & Co KGaA CHIX:TPGD
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Price €8.69
GF Value €76.54
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What is The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA?

The Platform Group SE KGaA CHIX:TPGD 18 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TPGD with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.54. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Software companies, The Platform Group SE KGaA ranks worse than 64.1% on this metric.

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

The Platform Group SE KGaA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.6 Mil. The Platform Group SE KGaA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €108.6 Mil. The Platform Group SE KGaA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €91.2 Mil. The Platform Group SE KGaA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.51.

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 The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:TPGd' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 1.81   Max: 9.91
Current: 1.88

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of The Platform Group SE KGaA was 9.91. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.81.

CHIX:TPGd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.1% of 1727 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs CHIX:TPGd: 1.88

The Platform Group SE KGaA  (CHIX:TPGd) 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.


The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Platform Group SE KGaA'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.

The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

The Platform Group SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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The Platform Group SE KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 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 1.28 2.42 1.50 2.54 1.51

CHIX:TPGD vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Platform Group SE KGaA'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.


The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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The Platform Group SE KGaA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

The Platform Group SE KGaA'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
=(30.1 + 109.804) / 71.301
=1.96

The Platform Group SE KGaA'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
=(28.612 + 108.627) / 91.176
=1.51

* 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 1.51 mean?
The Platform Group SE KGaA (CHIX:TPGD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 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 The Platform Group SE KGaA. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 9.91. According to the industry distribution chart, The Platform Group SE KGaA ranks #1107 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
The Platform Group SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 9.91. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. The Platform Group SE KGaA's value of 1.51 is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Platform Group SE KGaA ranks #1107 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Platform Group SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Platform Group SE KGaA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Platform Group SE KGaA ranks #1107 out of 1727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places The Platform Group SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. The Platform Group SE KGaA's value of 1.51 is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Platform Group SE KGaA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 9.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 0.99, The Platform Group SE KGaA 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 0.99, based on 1,727 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. The Platform Group SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51 is 52.5% 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 The Platform Group SE KGaA. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Platform Group SE KGaA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Platform Group SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
The Platform Group SE KGaA (CHIX:TPGD) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.54, compared to a current price of €8.69 — trading 88.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 52.5% above the Software industry median of 0.99. The Platform Group SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 The Platform Group SE KGaA (CHIX:TPGD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 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 The Platform Group SE KGaA (CHIX:TPGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Platform Group SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.69 is trading 88.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.54.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TPGD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.51 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.81)
  • GF Value™: €76.54 vs. price of €8.69 (88.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.5% above the Software median (#1107 of 1727)

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


The Platform Group SE KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges TPG0:Germany
Address Schloss Elbroich, Am Falder 4, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40589
The Platform Group SE & Co KGaA is a software company that operates digital platform solutions. The company's operating segments include Consumer Goods, Freight Goods, Industrial Goods, and Pharma and Retail Goods, and Optics and Hearing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Goods segment.
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