Scana ASA (FRA:1MP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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Price €0.11
GF Value €0.17
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What is Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Scana ASA FRA:1MP +0.90% 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MP with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Scana ASA ranks worse than 62.74% on this metric.

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

Scana ASA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.4 Mil. Scana ASA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.9 Mil. Scana ASA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.4 Mil. Scana ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.

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 Scana ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1MP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 4.16   Max: 13.27
Current: 2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Scana ASA was 13.27. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 4.16.

FRA:1MP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.74% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs FRA:1MP: 2.75

Scana ASA  (FRA:1MP) 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.


Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scana ASA'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.

Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Scana ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.90 7.47 2.71 1.89 4.17

Scana ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -21.30 17.42 3.55 1.67 2.24

FRA:1MP vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Scana ASA'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.


Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Scana ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scana ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Scana ASA'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
=(11.652 + 28.171) / 9.54
=4.17

Scana ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(14.41 + 26.948) / 18.448
=2.24

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 mean?
Scana ASA (FRA:1MP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 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 Scana ASA. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Scana ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 13.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Scana ASA ranks #1463 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Scana ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Scana ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 13.27. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Scana ASA's value of 2.24 is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scana ASA ranks #1463 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scana ASA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scana ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Scana ASA ranks #1463 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Scana ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Scana ASA's value of 2.24 is 31.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Scana ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 13.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Scana ASA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Scana ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.24 is 31.8% 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 Scana ASA. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scana ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scana ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scana ASA (FRA:1MP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.17, compared to a current price of €0.11 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 31.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Scana ASA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Scana ASA (FRA:1MP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 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 Scana ASA (FRA:1MP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scana ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.11 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.17. GuruFocus considers Scana ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1MP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.24 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.16)
  • GF Value™: €0.17 vs. price of €0.11 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1463 of 2332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scana ASA Business Description

Address Wernersholmvegen 49, Paradis, Bergen, NOR, 5232
Scana ASA is an active industrial owner of technology and services for the offshore and energy industries. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in two business areas: Energy and Offshore. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Offshore segment, which delivers the design and manufacturing of riser applications and specialist subsea equipment to rig servicing, ISS services, mooring systems, and IMR lifecycle services for rigs and vessels, covering various products and services. In addition, it delivers mooring solutions and valve control systems to the shipping, energy, and aquaculture industries. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Norway, followed by Other European countries, America, Asia, and Africa.
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