Vestum AB (CHIX:VESTUS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.07 (As of Jun. 2026) — 137% Above Median

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CHIX:VESTUS Vestum AB CHIX:VESTUS
43 GF Score
Price kr9.14
GF Value kr4.38
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What is Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vestum AB CHIX:VESTUS 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07 as of Jun. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VESTUS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.38. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Vestum AB ranks worse than 66.69% on this metric.

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

Vestum AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr1,638 Mil. Vestum AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr234 Mil. Vestum AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr232 Mil. Vestum AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.07.

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

CHIX:VESTUs' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.67   Med: 3.4   Max: 18.2
Current: 3.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vestum AB was 18.20. The lowest was -15.67. And the median was 3.40.

CHIX:VESTUs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.69% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.17 vs CHIX:VESTUs: 3.80

Vestum AB  (CHIX:VESTUs) 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.


Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vestum 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.

Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vestum AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Vestum AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CHIX:VESTUS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vestum 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.


Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vestum AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vestum AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vestum AB'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
=(125 + 1969) / 431
=4.86

Vestum AB'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
=(1638 + 234) / 232
=8.07

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 mean?
Vestum AB (CHIX:VESTUS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 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 Vestum AB. This is 137% above median its historical median of 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vestum AB ranks #937 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Vestum AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vestum AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 3.40. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Vestum AB's value of 8.07 is 271.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vestum AB ranks #937 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vestum AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vestum AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vestum AB ranks #937 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vestum AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Vestum AB's value of 8.07 is 271.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Vestum AB 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.17, based on 1,405 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. Vestum AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 is 271.9% 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 Vestum AB. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vestum AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vestum AB stock overvalued right now?
Vestum AB (CHIX:VESTUS) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.38, compared to a current price of kr9.14 — trading 108.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 271.9% above the Construction industry median of 2.17. Vestum AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Vestum AB (CHIX:VESTUS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07 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 Vestum AB (CHIX:VESTUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestum AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr9.14 is trading 108.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.38.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VESTUS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.07 (137% above median its 10-year median of 3.40)
  • GF Value™: kr4.38 vs. price of kr9.14 (108.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 271.9% above the Construction median (#937 of 1405)

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


Vestum AB Business Description

Other Exchanges VESTUM:SwedenW0S:Germany
Address Kungsgatan 26, Stockholm, SWE, 111 35
Vestum AB provides services and products to the infrastructure sector. The group develops and acquires specialist companies that operate within critical infrastructure. The business model is built on combining local presence with technical expertise and offerings that support modernisation and long-term sustainable development in the Nordic region and the United Kingdom. By focusing on structurally attractive markets where the need for renovation, energy efficiency, safety, and robust systems is increasing, and create value for both customers and society. Vestum's business model is based on decentralised governance, powerful industry and customer focus, and entrepreneurial drive. The group is developing and constructing a climate-adapted and more sustainable.
43GF Score

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