Vistance Networks (FRA:CM9) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Below Median

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FRA:CM9 Vistance Networks Inc FRA:CM9
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Price €10.75
GF Value €2.64
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What is Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vistance Networks FRA:CM9 +3.72% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM9 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,790 Hardware companies, Vistance Networks ranks better than 92.12% on this metric.

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

Vistance Networks's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12 Mil. Vistance Networks's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Vistance Networks's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €247 Mil. Vistance Networks's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.

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 Vistance Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CM9' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.38   Med: 11.4   Max: 101.68
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vistance Networks was 101.68. The lowest was -40.38. And the median was 11.40.

FRA:CM9's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
92.12% of 1790 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.715 vs FRA:CM9: 0.08

Vistance Networks  (FRA:CM9) 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.


Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistance Networks'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.

Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vistance Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Vistance Networks 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 28.34 6.03 4.81 -3.14 0.05

FRA:CM9 vs DGII, EXTR, BDC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Vistance Networks'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.


Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vistance Networks's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vistance Networks Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vistance Networks'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
=(11.871 + 6200.211) / 263.715
=23.56

Vistance Networks'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
=(12.196 + 0) / 246.696
=0.05

* 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 0.05 mean?
Vistance Networks (FRA:CM9) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 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 Vistance Networks. This is 100% below median its historical median of 11.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #141 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Vistance Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vistance Networks' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 11.40. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Vistance Networks' value of 0.05 is 97.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #141 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vistance Networks has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistance Networks' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DGII and EXTR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #141 out of 1790 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vistance Networks in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Vistance Networks' value of 0.05 is 97.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Vistance Networks 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,790 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. Vistance Networks's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 97.1% 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 Vistance Networks. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistance Networks's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistance Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistance Networks (FRA:CM9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.64, compared to a current price of €10.75 — trading 307% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 97.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Vistance Networks' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Vistance Networks (FRA:CM9), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 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 Vistance Networks (FRA:CM9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistance Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.75 is trading 307% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.64. GuruFocus considers Vistance Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CM9:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (100% below median its 10-year median of 11.40)
  • GF Value™: €2.64 vs. price of €10.75 (307% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.1% below the Hardware median (#141 of 1790)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vistance Networks Business Description

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Address 2601 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX, USA, 75082
Vistance Networks Inc operates in the communications technology sector, providing solutions designed to support the delivery and management of communications services. It serves customers globally through teams involved in product development, implementation, and customer support. The company designs and develops network infrastructure and connectivity solutions focused on reliability and performance. Its offerings include intelligent networking technologies intended to support evolving communication requirements.
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