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NetScout SystemsFRA:NSZ -1.07%65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:NSZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.03. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,736 Software companies, NetScout Systems ranks better than 78.74% 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 NetScout Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NSZ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.47 Med: 2.09 Max: 7.74
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NetScout Systems was 7.74. The lowest was -2.47. And the median was 2.09.
FRA:NSZ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.74% of 1736
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs FRA:NSZ: 0.20
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.
NetScout Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
NetScout Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NetScout Systems'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:NSZ vs EEFT, TDC, STNE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems'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.
NetScout Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NetScout Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetScout Systems'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.
NetScout Systems (FRA:NSZ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 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 NetScout Systems. This is 86% below median its historical median of 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #369 out of 1736 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is NetScout Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NetScout Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.09. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. NetScout Systems' value of 0.30 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #369 out of 1736 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EEFT and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #369 out of 1736 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NetScout Systems in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. NetScout Systems' value of 0.30 is 69.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 0.98, NetScout Systems 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 0.98, based on 1,736 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. NetScout Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30 is 69.4% 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 NetScout Systems. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetScout Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
NetScout Systems (FRA:NSZ) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.03, compared to a current price of €32.29 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 69.4% below the Software industry median of 0.98. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 NetScout Systems (FRA:NSZ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.30 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 NetScout Systems (FRA:NSZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.29 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.03.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NSZ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.30 (86% below median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: €20.03 vs. price of €32.29 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Software median (#369 of 1736)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NSZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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