Viant TechnologyDSP +1.97%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4725% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates DSP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,714 Software companies, Viant Technology ranks better than 59.45% 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 Viant Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DSP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.13 Med: 0.08 Max: 1.3
Current: 0.71
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Viant Technology was 1.30. The lowest was -7.13. And the median was 0.08.
DSP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.45% of 1714
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs DSP: 0.71
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.
Viant Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Viant Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viant Technology'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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Viant Technology'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.
Viant Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Viant Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viant Technology'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.
Viant Technology (DSP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 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 Viant Technology. This is 4725% above median its historical median of 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #695 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Viant Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Viant Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 4725% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Viant Technology's value of 3.86 is 254.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #695 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viant Technology has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viant Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LAW and AZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #695 out of 1714 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Viant Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Viant Technology's value of 3.86 is 254.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Viant Technology 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 1,714 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. Viant Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 254.1% 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 Viant Technology. 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. Viant Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 4725% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology (DSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.28, compared to a current price of $13.44 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 4725% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 254.1% above the Software industry median of 1.09. Viant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Viant Technology (DSP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.86 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 Viant Technology (DSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.44 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.28.
GuruFocus considers Viant Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.86 (4725% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $8.28 vs. price of $13.44 (62.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 254.1% above the Software median (#695 of 1714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viant Technology Inc is an advertising technology company engaged in providing a cloud-based demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic advertising. The company enables marketers and advertising agencies to plan, buy, and measure digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including connected TV, streaming audio, mobile, desktop, and digital out-of-home. Its platform leverages data integrations and proprietary identity solutions to deliver targeted advertising, audience insights, and performance measurement.
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