FonixFRA:FOS +1.09%88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:FOS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,714 Software companies, Fonix ranks better than 99.94% 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 Fonix's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FOS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.01
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fonix was 0.07. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
FRA:FOS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 99.94% of 1714
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs FRA:FOS: 0.01
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.
Fonix Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Fonix Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fonix'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:FOS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fonix'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.
Fonix Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fonix's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonix'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Fonix (FRA:FOS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 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 Fonix. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #1 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Fonix's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fonix's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Fonix's value of 0.01 is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonix ranks #1 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fonix has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonix's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #1 out of 1714 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Fonix in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Fonix's value of 0.01 is 99.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Fonix 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,714 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. Fonix's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99.1% 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 Fonix. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonix's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix (FRA:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.66, compared to a current price of €1.86 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 99.1% below the Software industry median of 1.09. Fonix's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.86 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.66.
GuruFocus considers Fonix to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FOS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: €2.66 vs. price of €1.86 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% below the Software median (#1 of 1714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonix PLC is a provider of mobile payments and customer engagement solutions for businesses across media, charity, gaming, e-mobility, and other digital services. This technology enables consumers to pay and interact directly through their mobile devices using simple, familiar channels. It operates under one operating segment, which is the facilitating of mobile payments and messaging. It derives the majority of its revenue through commission or facilitation fees by providing Mobile Payments services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from other parts of Europe.
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