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Careium ABFRA:I81 +1.59%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:I81 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, Careium AB ranks better than 51.14% 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 Careium AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:I81'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 1.89 Max: 4.33
Current: 1.57
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Careium AB was 4.33. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 1.89.
FRA:I81's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.14% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs FRA:I81: 1.57
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.
Careium AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Careium AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Careium AB'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:I81 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Careium AB'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.
Careium AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Careium AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Careium AB'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Careium AB (FRA:I81) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Careium AB. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Careium AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #407 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Careium AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Careium AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 4.33. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Careium AB's value of 1.52 is 9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #407 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Careium AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Careium AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #407 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Careium AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Careium AB's value of 1.52 is 9% below this benchmark. Historically, Careium AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 4.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Careium AB 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 1.67, 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. Careium AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 is 9% 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 Careium AB. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careium AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careium AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB (FRA:I81) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.57, compared to a current price of €2.55 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Careium AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Careium AB (FRA:I81), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52 as of Jun. 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 Careium AB (FRA:I81) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.55 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.57.
GuruFocus considers Careium AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I81:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.52 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €2.57 vs. price of €2.55 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9% below the Business Services median (#407 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I81 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Careium AB is a player in technology-enabled care in Sweden which provides solutions to improve the safety, quality of life, and independence of seniors both inside and outside the home. It offers a complete digital alarm chain. Its product catalog includes security alarms, fall sensors, smoke detectors motion detectors, accessories such as cameras, electronic locks, robotic medication assistive devices, and secure communication with alarm response. Geographically it has a presence in Nordics, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Central Europe, and Other markets, Its majority of the revenue comes from Nordics.
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