IIIV (i3 Verticals) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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IIIV i3 Verticals Inc IIIV
70 GF Score
Price $21.07
GF Value $22.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA?

i3 Verticals IIIV +0.31% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 6.03. GuruFocus rates IIIV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Software companies, i3 Verticals ranks worse than 66.78% on this metric.

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

i3 Verticals's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.8 Mil. i3 Verticals's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $83.8 Mil. i3 Verticals's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $46.1 Mil. i3 Verticals's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.

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 i3 Verticals's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

IIIV' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 6.03   Max: 57.74
Current: 2.22

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of i3 Verticals was 57.74. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 6.03.

IIIV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.78% of 1725 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs IIIV: 2.22

i3 Verticals  (NAS:IIIV) 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.


i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i3 Verticals'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.

i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

i3 Verticals Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.99 57.74 12.04 0.74 0.11

i3 Verticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.37 0.19 0.11 0.13 1.86

IIIV vs IMXI, CINT, LSAK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, i3 Verticals'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.


i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, i3 Verticals's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i3 Verticals's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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i3 Verticals Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

i3 Verticals's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.827 + 2.964) / 43.023
=0.11

i3 Verticals's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.786 + 83.826) / 46.064
=1.86

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 mean?
i3 Verticals (IIIV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 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 i3 Verticals. This is 69% below median its historical median of 6.03. Over the past decade, i3 Verticals' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 57.74. According to the industry distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #1152 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is i3 Verticals' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
i3 Verticals' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 6.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 57.74. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. i3 Verticals' value of 1.86 is 70.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #1152 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, i3 Verticals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i3 Verticals' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IMXI and CINT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, i3 Verticals ranks #1152 out of 1725 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places i3 Verticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. i3 Verticals' value of 1.86 is 70.6% above this benchmark. Historically, i3 Verticals' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 57.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 1.09, i3 Verticals has consistently been above 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 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. i3 Verticals's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 is 70.6% above 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 i3 Verticals. 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. i3 Verticals's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 6.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i3 Verticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i3 Verticals (IIIV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.52, compared to a current price of $21.07 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 70.6% above the Software industry median of 1.09. i3 Verticals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 i3 Verticals (IIIV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86 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 i3 Verticals (IIIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i3 Verticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.07 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.52. GuruFocus considers i3 Verticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IIIV:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.86 (69% below median its 10-year median of 6.03)
  • GF Value™: $22.52 vs. price of $21.07 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.6% above the Software median (#1152 of 1725)

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


i3 Verticals Business Description

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Address 40 Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 415, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
i3 Verticals Inc provides mission-critical enterprise software solutions to public sector entities. These comprehensive cloud-native solutions address a broad range of government functions, including courts and public safety, public administration, utilities, transportation and schools. The company generates the majority of revenue from software and related services, including the sale of subscriptions, recurring services, ongoing support, licenses, and installation and implementation services specific to software.
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