SSC Security Services (FRA:2IQ0) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 255% Above Median

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FRA:2IQ0 SSC Security Services Corp FRA:2IQ0
68 GF Score
Price €2.70
GF Value €1.87
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What is SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA?

SSC Security Services FRA:2IQ0 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 255% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:2IQ0 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.87. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, SSC Security Services ranks better than 59.78% on this metric.

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

SSC Security Services's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.63 Mil. SSC Security Services's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.88 Mil. SSC Security Services's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.39 Mil. SSC Security Services's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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 SSC Security Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2IQ0' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.41   Med: 0.29   Max: 2.67
Current: 1.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SSC Security Services was 2.67. The lowest was -38.41. And the median was 0.29.

FRA:2IQ0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.78% of 833 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs FRA:2IQ0: 1.07

SSC Security Services  (FRA:2IQ0) 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.


SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSC Security Services'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.

SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SSC Security Services Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 2.67 0.46 0.29 1.21

SSC Security Services 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 0.75 0.71 0.84 1.27 1.03

FRA:2IQ0 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SSC Security Services'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.


SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SSC Security Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSC Security Services's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SSC Security Services Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SSC Security Services's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.583 + 2.854) / 2.849
=1.21

SSC Security Services'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
=(0.625 + 2.878) / 3.388
=1.03

* 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 1.03 mean?
SSC Security Services (FRA:2IQ0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 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 SSC Security Services. This is 255% above median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #335 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is SSC Security Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SSC Security Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 255% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. SSC Security Services' value of 1.03 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #335 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SSC Security Services has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSC Security Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #335 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts SSC Security Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. SSC Security Services' value of 1.03 is 36.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 1.63, SSC Security Services 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 1.63, based on 833 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. SSC Security Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 36.8% 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 SSC Security Services. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSC Security Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 255% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSC Security Services stock overvalued right now?
SSC Security Services (FRA:2IQ0) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.87, compared to a current price of €2.70 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 255% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 36.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.63. SSC Security Services' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 SSC Security Services (FRA:2IQ0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 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 SSC Security Services (FRA:2IQ0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSC Security Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.70 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2IQ0:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.03 (255% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €2.70 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% below the Business Services median (#335 of 833)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2IQ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SSC Security Services Business Description

Other Exchanges SECUF:USASECU:Canada
Address 1914 Hamilton Street, Suite 300, Regina, SK, CAN, S4P 3N6
SSC Security Services Corp is a provider of protective security services and cyber security services to corporate and public sector clients across Canada. The company operates through the Security, Legacy Operations, and Corporate segments, with the Security segment providing protective services, cyber security services, and security system design, sales, installation, monitoring, and alarm response, and generating the majority of revenue. Legacy Operations relate to the previous canola streaming business, while the Corporate segment includes intersegment charges and corporate overhead costs, and the Company provides security services for enterprise customers across Canada.
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