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Gatekeeper SystemsFRA:1GK -3.78%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of May. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GK with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Gatekeeper Systems ranks worse than 119331.62% 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 Gatekeeper Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1GK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.87 Med: 0.2 Max: 2.2
Current: -0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gatekeeper Systems was 2.20. The lowest was -15.87. And the median was 0.20.
FRA:1GK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 838
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs FRA:1GK: -0.51
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.
Gatekeeper Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Gatekeeper Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gatekeeper Systems'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.
FRA:1GK vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Gatekeeper Systems'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.
Gatekeeper Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gatekeeper Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gatekeeper Systems'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gatekeeper Systems. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Gatekeeper Systems ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Gatekeeper Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gatekeeper Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Gatekeeper Systems' value of 0.05 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gatekeeper Systems ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gatekeeper Systems has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gatekeeper Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gatekeeper Systems ranks #999999 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gatekeeper Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Gatekeeper Systems' value of 0.05 is 97% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Gatekeeper Systems 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.69, based on 838 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. Gatekeeper Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 97% 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 Gatekeeper Systems. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gatekeeper Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatekeeper Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €1.07 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 97% below the Business Services industry median of 1.69. Gatekeeper Systems' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of May. 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 Gatekeeper Systems (FRA:1GK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatekeeper Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.07 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
GuruFocus considers Gatekeeper Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1GK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €1.07 (143.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97% below the Business Services median (#999999 of 838)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1GK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gatekeeper Systems Inc specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of video security solutions for mobile and extreme environments and is a provider of intelligent video solutions designed to provide a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and public safety personnel across multiple transportation modes. The Company operates in a single segment in which it develops, manufactures, markets, and sells high-resolution mobile surveillance camera systems, with performance evaluated regularly by the President and Chief Executive Officer as the chief operating decision maker. Revenue is generated from two regions, Canada and the United States, with the majority of revenue coming from Canada.
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