HAIVF (Haivision Systems) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.79 (As of Apr. 2026)

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HAIVF Haivision Systems Inc HAIVF
74 GF Score
Price $3.11
GF Value $3.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA?

Haivision Systems HAIVF 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.79 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAIVF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Software companies, Haivision Systems ranks worse than 50.84% on this metric.

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

Haivision Systems's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.3 Mil. Haivision Systems's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.6 Mil. Haivision Systems's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-2.9 Mil. Haivision Systems's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.79.

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 Haivision Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HAIVF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: 0.77   Max: 8.17
Current: 1.13

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Haivision Systems was 8.17. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was 0.77.

HAIVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.84% of 1725 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs HAIVF: 1.13

Haivision Systems  (OTCPK:HAIVF) 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.


Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Haivision 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.

Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Haivision Systems Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -3.22 8.17 1.46 0.67 1.27

Haivision Systems Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -4.57 1.51 0.41 1.50 -2.79

HAIVF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Haivision 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.


Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Haivision Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Haivision Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Haivision Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Haivision Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.853 + 3.283) / 5.638
=1.27

Haivision Systems's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5.316 + 2.632) / -2.852
=-2.79

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.79 mean?
Haivision Systems (HAIVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.79 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Haivision Systems. According to the industry distribution chart, Haivision Systems ranks #877 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Haivision Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Haivision Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Haivision Systems ranks #877 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Haivision Systems has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haivision Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Haivision Systems ranks #877 out of 1725 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Haivision Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. 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 1,725 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. 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 Haivision Systems. 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. Haivision Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haivision Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haivision Systems (HAIVF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.84, compared to a current price of $3.11 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.79. Haivision Systems' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Haivision Systems (HAIVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.79 as of Apr. 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 Haivision Systems (HAIVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haivision Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.11 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.84. GuruFocus considers Haivision Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAIVF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.79
  • GF Value™: $3.84 vs. price of $3.11 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Haivision Systems Business Description

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Address 2600 Boulevard Alfred Nobel, 5th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4S 0A9
Haivision Systems Inc is a provider of infrastructure solutions for the video streaming market, servicing enterprises and governments globally. The organizations use company solutions to communicate, collaborate and educate customers and stakeholders. It delivers high quality, low latency, secure and reliable video through the entire IP video lifecycle, using a broad range of software, hardware, and services. Its geographical segments are Canada, International, and the United States, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
74GF Score

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