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Saf TehnikaFRA:VTZ -2.95%65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:VTZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,796 Hardware companies, Saf Tehnika ranks better than 85.63% 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 Saf Tehnika's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VTZ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.51 Med: 0.34 Max: 9.33
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saf Tehnika was 9.33. The lowest was -2.51. And the median was 0.34.
FRA:VTZ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.63% of 1796
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs FRA:VTZ: 0.21
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.
Saf Tehnika Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Saf Tehnika Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saf Tehnika'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:VTZ vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Saf Tehnika'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.
Saf Tehnika Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Saf Tehnika's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saf Tehnika'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 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 Saf Tehnika. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #258 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Saf Tehnika's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saf Tehnika's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Saf Tehnika's value of 0.12 is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #258 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saf Tehnika has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saf Tehnika's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Saf Tehnika ranks #258 out of 1796 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saf Tehnika in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Saf Tehnika's value of 0.12 is 93% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Saf Tehnika 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 1,796 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. Saf Tehnika's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 is 93% 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 Saf Tehnika. 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. Saf Tehnika's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saf Tehnika stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.74, compared to a current price of €11.50 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 93% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Saf Tehnika's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12 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 Saf Tehnika (FRA:VTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saf Tehnika stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.50 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.74.
GuruFocus considers Saf Tehnika to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VTZ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.12 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €8.74 vs. price of €11.50 (31.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Hardware median (#258 of 1796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saf Tehnika and its subsidiaries are engaged in the design, production, and distribution of microwave radio data transmission equipment thus offering an alternative to cable channels. The company offers products to mobile network operators, data service providers such as Internet service providers and telecommunications companies, as well as state institutions and private companies. The company also sells antennas, cables, OEM products, and other accessories purchased from other suppliers, as another structural unit. The company's segments are; CFIP, Integra, Spectrum, Compact, Aranet; and Other. It sells its product in Latvia, North and South America, Europe, CIS, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, of which key sales revenue is generated from North and South America.
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