BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 66% Below Median

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LSE:BVC BATM Advanced Communications Ltd LSE:BVC
42 GF Score
Price £0.15
GF Value £0.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA?

BATM Advanced Communications LSE:BVC +1.75% 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates LSE:BVC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 470 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, BATM Advanced Communications ranks better than 68.72% on this metric.

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

BATM Advanced Communications's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.11 Mil. BATM Advanced Communications's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.63 Mil. BATM Advanced Communications's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £22.61 Mil. BATM Advanced Communications's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.

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 BATM Advanced Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BVC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.01   Max: 8.9
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of BATM Advanced Communications was 8.90. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.01.

LSE:BVC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.72% of 470 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.585 vs LSE:BVC: 0.55

BATM Advanced Communications  (LSE:BVC) 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.


BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BATM Advanced Communications'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.

BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

BATM Advanced Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 1.23 1.04 8.90 0.54

BATM Advanced Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.94 0.96 -0.94 1.23 0.34

LSE:BVC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, BATM Advanced Communications'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.


BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, BATM Advanced Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BATM Advanced Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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BATM Advanced Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

BATM Advanced Communications'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
=(7.106 + 0.63) / 14.442
=0.54

BATM Advanced Communications's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(7.106 + 0.63) / 22.614
=0.34

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.34 mean?
BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BATM Advanced Communications. This is 66% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #147 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
BATM Advanced Communications' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.34 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 8.90. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. BATM Advanced Communications' value of 0.34 is 78.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #147 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BATM Advanced Communications has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BATM Advanced Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, BATM Advanced Communications ranks #147 out of 470 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts BATM Advanced Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. BATM Advanced Communications' value of 0.34 is 78.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BATM Advanced Communications' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 8.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.59, BATM Advanced Communications 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.59, based on 470 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. BATM Advanced Communications's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.34 is 78.5% 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 BATM Advanced Communications. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BATM Advanced Communications's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.34, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BATM Advanced Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.15 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.34, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 78.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.59. BATM Advanced Communications' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. 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 BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BATM Advanced Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.15 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17. GuruFocus considers BATM Advanced Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BVC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.34 (66% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
  • GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.15 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#147 of 470)

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


BATM Advanced Communications Business Description

Address Ha’harash Street, P.O.B. 7318, Nave Ne\'eman Industrial Area 4, Hod Hasharon, ISR, 4524075
BATM Advanced Communications Ltd is an Israel-based technology company. It is engaged in the development, production and supply of real-time technologies and associated services in three core application areas: Networks, Cyber and Diagnostics. In addition, the Group's non-core activities comprised the production and supply of pharmaceutical applications and the distribution of third-party pharmaceutical and environmental monitoring products. The company organizes its business operations into three divisions: Networking, Cyber Division, and Diagnostics Division. It generates majority of revenue from Diagnostics mainly engaged in sales and distribution of in vitro diagnostics reagents and instruments. It operates in three geographical areas: the United States of America, Israel and Europe.
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