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SynecticsLSE:SNX 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of May. 2026, which is 329% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNX with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, Synectics ranks better than 72.51% 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 Synectics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SNX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.76 Med: 0.38 Max: 1.7
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Synectics was 1.70. The lowest was -0.76. And the median was 0.38.
LSE:SNX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.51% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs LSE:SNX: 0.54
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.
Synectics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Synectics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synectics'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.
LSE:SNX vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Synectics'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.
Synectics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synectics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synectics'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 two times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Synectics (LSE:SNX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Synectics. This is 329% above median its historical median of 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #229 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Synectics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Synectics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 329% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Synectics' value of 1.63 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synectics ranks #229 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synectics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synectics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #229 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Synectics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Synectics' value of 1.63 is 2.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Synectics 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 833 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. Synectics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 2.4% 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 Synectics. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synectics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 329% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synectics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics (LSE:SNX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.15, compared to a current price of £1.83 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 329% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 2.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Synectics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of May. 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.83 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.15.
GuruFocus considers Synectics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.63 (329% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: £2.15 vs. price of £1.83 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Business Services median (#229 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synectics PLC is a UK-based company, which operates in the security and surveillance systems. It business of the group is operated through Synectic Systems which develops and delivers its proprietary, technology-led solutions to specialist markets globally including oil & gas, gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, and public space through local systems integrators and channel partners; and Ocular segment which delivers integrated solutions, service, and support directly to end-users in the UK and Ireland principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure utilising a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products.
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