SKAN Group AG (FRA:7VG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.97 (As of Dec. 2025) — 328% Above Median

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FRA:7VG SKAN Group AG FRA:7VG
66 GF Score
Price €61.00
GF Value €91.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

SKAN Group AG FRA:7VG +2.52% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 328% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:7VG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, SKAN Group AG ranks worse than 73.88% on this metric.

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

SKAN Group AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.0 Mil. SKAN Group AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €138.9 Mil. SKAN Group AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €71.6 Mil. SKAN Group AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.97.

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 SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:7VG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.46   Max: 3.7
Current: 3.7

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SKAN Group AG was 3.70. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.46.

FRA:7VG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
73.88% of 467 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs FRA:7VG: 3.70

SKAN Group AG  (FRA:7VG) 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.


SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SKAN Group AG'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.

SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SKAN Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.47 0.46 0.14 0.18 3.70

SKAN Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.00 0.16 0.00 1.97

FRA:7VG vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, SKAN Group AG'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.


SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SKAN Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SKAN Group AG'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
=(1.954 + 138.942) / 38.062
=3.70

SKAN Group AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(1.954 + 138.942) / 71.628
=1.97

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 mean?
SKAN Group AG (FRA:7VG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SKAN Group AG. This is 328% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #345 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SKAN Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 is 328% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 3.70. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. SKAN Group AG's value of 1.97 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #345 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SKAN Group AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SKAN Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, SKAN Group AG ranks #345 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SKAN Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. SKAN Group AG's value of 1.97 is 25.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SKAN Group AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.57, SKAN Group AG 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.57, based on 467 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. SKAN Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 is 25.5% 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 SKAN Group AG. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SKAN Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97, which is 328% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SKAN Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKAN Group AG (FRA:7VG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.41, compared to a current price of €61.00 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97, which is 328% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 25.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.57. SKAN Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 SKAN Group AG (FRA:7VG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97 as of Dec. 2025. 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 SKAN Group AG (FRA:7VG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SKAN Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €61.00 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.41. GuruFocus considers SKAN Group AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7VG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.97 (328% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: €91.41 vs. price of €61.00 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#345 of 467)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7VG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SKAN Group AG Business Description

Address Kreuzstrasse 5, Allschwil, CHE, 4123
SKAN Group AG is a market and technological company for isolators, cleanroom devices, and decontamination processes for the aseptic production of biopharmaceutical substances. The company offers its customers process support, services, and consumables. Its products include biological indicators, isolators, Laboratory/cleanroom equipment, laminar flow, safety workbenches, transfer systems, and others. The Firm has three operating segments: Equipment & solutions, Services & Consumables, and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Equipment & solutions segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Asia, Europe, Americas, and Other regions.
66GF Score

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