Launch Tech Co (FRA:LAN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.88 (As of Dec. 2025) — 54% Below Median

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FRA:LAN Launch Tech Co Ltd FRA:LAN
78 GF Score
Price €0.76
GF Value €0.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Launch Tech Co FRA:LAN 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:LAN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Vehicles & Parts companies, Launch Tech Co ranks better than 76.87% on this metric.

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

Launch Tech Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.6 Mil. Launch Tech Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.1 Mil. Launch Tech Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €38.5 Mil. Launch Tech Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.88.

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 Launch Tech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LAN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -444.76   Med: 1.92   Max: 323.02
Current: 0.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Launch Tech Co was 323.02. The lowest was -444.76. And the median was 1.92.

FRA:LAN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.87% of 1094 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs FRA:LAN: 0.77

Launch Tech Co  (FRA:LAN) 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.


Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Launch Tech Co'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.

Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Launch Tech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.37 1.40 2.02 0.70 0.72

Launch Tech Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 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 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 1.73 0.46 0.83 0.75 0.88

FRA:LAN vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Launch Tech Co'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.


Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Launch Tech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Launch Tech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Launch Tech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Launch Tech Co'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
=(11.582 + 22.115) / 46.697
=0.72

Launch Tech Co'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
=(11.582 + 22.115) / 38.506
=0.88

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 mean?
Launch Tech Co (FRA:LAN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 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 Launch Tech Co. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Launch Tech Co ranks #253 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Launch Tech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Launch Tech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Launch Tech Co's value of 0.88 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Launch Tech Co ranks #253 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Launch Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Launch Tech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Launch Tech Co ranks #253 out of 1094 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Launch Tech Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Launch Tech Co's value of 0.88 is 60.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Launch Tech Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,094 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. Launch Tech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.88 is 60.9% 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 Launch Tech Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Launch Tech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Launch Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Launch Tech Co (FRA:LAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.71, compared to a current price of €0.76 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 60.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Launch Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Launch Tech Co (FRA:LAN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.88 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 Launch Tech Co (FRA:LAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Launch Tech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.76 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.71. GuruFocus considers Launch Tech Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LAN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.88 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: €0.71 vs. price of €0.76 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#253 of 1094)

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


Launch Tech Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 02488:Hong KongLAN:Germany
Address North of Wuhe Road, Launch Industrial Park, Banxuegang, Longgang District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518129
Launch Tech Co Ltd principally engages in the provision of products and services serving the automotive aftermarket and the automobile industry mainly in the People's Republic of China and certain overseas countries. The Company has three reporting segments: i) Automotive diagnosis segment, ii) Europe Overseas Sales segment, and iii) U.S. overseas sales segment. The automotive diagnosis segment covers research and development, production and sales of automotive diagnostic and inspection products. The Europe Overseas Sales segment covers development and maintenance of European distributors and customers. The U.S. Overseas Sales segment covers development and maintenance of distributors and customers in the Americas. The majority of revenue is derived from the Automotive diagnosis segment.
78GF Score

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