Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Below Median

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MIL:STAR7 Star7 SpA MIL:STAR7
83 GF Score
Price €9.60
GF Value €7.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Star7 SpA MIL:STAR7 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates MIL:STAR7 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Business Services companies, Star7 SpA ranks worse than 65.23% on this metric.

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

Star7 SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €15.3 Mil. Star7 SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €30.2 Mil. Star7 SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.6 Mil. Star7 SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.58.

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 Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:STAR7' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 3.56   Max: 6.72
Current: 2.62

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Star7 SpA was 6.72. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 3.56.

MIL:STAR7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.23% of 837 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs MIL:STAR7: 2.62

Star7 SpA  (MIL:STAR7) 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.


Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star7 SpA'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.

Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Star7 SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.72 3.56 3.33 3.14 2.62

Star7 SpA Semi-Annual Data
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 3.14 2.87 3.03 2.66 2.58

MIL:STAR7 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Star7 SpA'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.


Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Star7 SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Star7 SpA'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
=(15.32 + 30.184) / 17.372
=2.62

Star7 SpA'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
=(15.32 + 30.184) / 17.628
=2.58

* 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 2.58 mean?
Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 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 Star7 SpA. This is 28% below median its historical median of 3.56. Over the past decade, Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.62 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #546 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 6.72. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Star7 SpA's value of 2.58 is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #546 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star7 SpA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star7 SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star7 SpA ranks #546 out of 837 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Star7 SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Star7 SpA's value of 2.58 is 61.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Star7 SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.62 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Star7 SpA 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 837 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. Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 61.3% 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 Star7 SpA. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star7 SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star7 SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.64, compared to a current price of €9.60 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 61.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Star7 SpA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 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 Star7 SpA (MIL:STAR7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star7 SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.60 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.64. GuruFocus considers Star7 SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:STAR7:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.58 (28% below median its 10-year median of 3.56)
  • GF Value™: €7.64 vs. price of €9.60 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% above the Business Services median (#546 of 837)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:STAR7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Star7 SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges EH2:Germany
Address Via Alessandria, 37/B, Valle San Bartolomeo, Alessandria, ITA, 15122
Star7 SpA is engaged in the provision of translation, interpreting, language technologies, technical editing, content engineering, IT development, and print-on-demand services. The company operates under four segments: Authoring / Product Knowledge, Engineering and Experience; Translation and Interpreting / Global content; Printing; and Other Services. Its geographic segments include Italy, the USA, Brazil, and the Rest of the World, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from Italy.
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