init innovation in traffic systems SE (LTS:0EWR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0EWR init innovation in traffic systems SE LTS:0EWR
96 GF Score
Price €45.40
GF Value €57.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

init innovation in traffic systems SE LTS:0EWR -0.44% 96 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EWR with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,728 Software companies, init innovation in traffic systems SE ranks worse than 59.32% on this metric.

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

init innovation in traffic systems SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.2 Mil. init innovation in traffic systems SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.1 Mil. init innovation in traffic systems SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €45.2 Mil. init innovation in traffic systems SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02.

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 init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0EWR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57   Med: 2.06   Max: 3.27
Current: 1.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of init innovation in traffic systems SE was 3.27. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 2.06.

LTS:0EWR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.32% of 1728 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs LTS:0EWR: 1.57

init innovation in traffic systems SE  (LTS:0EWR) 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.


init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for init innovation in traffic systems SE'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.

init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

init innovation in traffic systems SE 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 1.64 2.00 2.13 2.32 1.60

init innovation in traffic systems SE 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 3.73 2.88 1.97 0.84 2.02

LTS:0EWR vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, init innovation in traffic systems SE'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.


init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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init innovation in traffic systems SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

init innovation in traffic systems SE'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
=(37.918 + 46.795) / 53.001
=1.60

init innovation in traffic systems SE'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
=(47.202 + 44.107) / 45.192
=2.02

* 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 2.02 mean?
init innovation in traffic systems SE (LTS:0EWR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 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 init innovation in traffic systems SE. This is near median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, init innovation in traffic systems SE ranks #1025 out of 1728 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
init innovation in traffic systems SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is near median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 3.27. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03. init innovation in traffic systems SE's value of 2.02 is 96.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, init innovation in traffic systems SE ranks #1025 out of 1728 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, init innovation in traffic systems SE has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does init innovation in traffic systems SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, init innovation in traffic systems SE ranks #1025 out of 1728 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places init innovation in traffic systems SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03. init innovation in traffic systems SE's value of 2.02 is 96.1% above this benchmark. Historically, init innovation in traffic systems SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 3.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.03, init innovation in traffic systems SE 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 1.03, based on 1,728 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. init innovation in traffic systems SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is 96.1% 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 init innovation in traffic systems SE. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. init innovation in traffic systems SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is init innovation in traffic systems SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, init innovation in traffic systems SE (LTS:0EWR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.15, compared to a current price of €45.40 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 96.1% above the Software industry median of 1.03. init innovation in traffic systems SE's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 init innovation in traffic systems SE (LTS:0EWR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 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 init innovation in traffic systems SE (LTS:0EWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, init innovation in traffic systems SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.40 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.15. GuruFocus considers init innovation in traffic systems SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EWR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.02 (near median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: €57.15 vs. price of €45.40 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.1% above the Software median (#1025 of 1728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


init innovation in traffic systems SE Business Description

Address Kaeppelestrasse 4-10, Karlsruhe, BW, DEU, 76131
init innovation in traffic systems SE supplies transportation telematics systems. It mainly offers integrated planning, dispatching, telematics, and ticketing solutions for buses and trains around the world. The company operates through the following divisions: INIT Integrated Systems, INIT Cloud Solutions, and INIT Passenger Intelligence. The INIT Integrated Systems division installs and operates integrated hardware and software systems for transport operators; the INIT Cloud Solutions unit offers software and data platforms; and the INIT Passenger Intelligence unit offers solutions to track, analyze, and monitor passenger movement in public transport to optimize overall public transport performance and comfort. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America.
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