LBGUF (L E Lundbergforetagen AB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.52 (As of Jun. 2026) — 62% Above Median

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73 GF Score
Price $45.79
GF Value $39.72
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What is L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

L E Lundbergforetagen AB LBGUF 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates LBGUF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.72. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Conglomerates companies, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks better than 76.58% on this metric.

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

L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $612 Mil. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,916 Mil. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $990 Mil. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.55.

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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LBGUF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.56   Max: 3.54
Current: 1.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of L E Lundbergforetagen AB was 3.54. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.56.

LBGUF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.58% of 444 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.795 vs LBGUF: 1.02

L E Lundbergforetagen AB  (OTCPK:LBGUF) 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.


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L E Lundbergforetagen AB'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.

L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

L E Lundbergforetagen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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L E Lundbergforetagen AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.50 2.58 2.83 2.62 2.52

LBGUF vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, L E Lundbergforetagen AB'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.


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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L E Lundbergforetagen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

L E Lundbergforetagen AB'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
=(780.4703432117 + 1762.7023039875) / 947.02947310618
=2.69

L E Lundbergforetagen AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(611.58382542118 + 1916.3786467455) / 990.1311614106
=2.55

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 mean?
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (LBGUF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #104 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
L E Lundbergforetagen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 3.54. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's value of 2.52 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #104 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L E Lundbergforetagen AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L E Lundbergforetagen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, L E Lundbergforetagen AB ranks #104 out of 444 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places L E Lundbergforetagen AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's value of 2.52 is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, L E Lundbergforetagen AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 3.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.80, L E Lundbergforetagen AB 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.80, based on 444 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. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 9.8% 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L E Lundbergforetagen AB stock overvalued right now?
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (LBGUF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.72, compared to a current price of $45.79 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 9.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.80. L E Lundbergforetagen AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB (LBGUF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 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 L E Lundbergforetagen AB (LBGUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L E Lundbergforetagen AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.79 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.72.

Key valuation signals for LBGUF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.52 (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: $39.72 vs. price of $45.79 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% below the Conglomerates median (#104 of 444)

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


L E Lundbergforetagen AB Business Description

Address Hovslagargatan 5B, PO Box 14048, Stockholm, SWE, 104 40
L E Lundbergforetagen AB is an investment holding company with a long-term, activist orientation. Its portfolio includes a wholly owned unlisted real estate entity, publicly-traded subsidiaries, and other shareholdings. Lundberg's investment objective is to generate returns on capital that over time substantially exceed the yield on a risk-free, interest-bearing instrument. Real estate operations, which the company has conducted through subsidiaries for decades, account for nearly half of the company's net asset value. Lundberg exercises activism through board representation on all of its portfolio companies. It supports its capital allocation program by maintaining low levels of indebtedness on its balance sheet.
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