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NAPCO Security TechnologiesNSSC -0.07%99 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates NSSC with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.03 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 834 Business Services companies, NAPCO Security Technologies ranks better than 92.45% 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 NAPCO Security Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSSC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NAPCO Security Technologies was 0.82. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.40.
NSSC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 92.45% of 834
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs NSSC: 0.09
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.
NAPCO Security Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
NAPCO Security Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NAPCO Security Technologies'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.
NAPCO Security Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NAPCO Security Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NAPCO Security Technologies'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 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 NAPCO Security Technologies. This is 78% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, NAPCO Security Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, NAPCO Security Technologies ranks #63 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is NAPCO Security Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NAPCO Security Technologies' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.82. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. NAPCO Security Technologies' value of 0.09 is 94.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NAPCO Security Technologies ranks #63 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NAPCO Security Technologies has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NAPCO Security Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EVLV and MG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NAPCO Security Technologies ranks #63 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NAPCO Security Technologies in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. NAPCO Security Technologies' value of 0.09 is 94.6% below this benchmark. Historically, NAPCO Security Technologies' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.67, NAPCO Security Technologies 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 834 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. NAPCO Security Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 is 94.6% 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 NAPCO Security Technologies. 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. NAPCO Security Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NAPCO Security Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.03, compared to a current price of $37.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 94.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. NAPCO Security Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 99/100. 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 NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09 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 NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NAPCO Security Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.80 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.03.
GuruFocus considers NAPCO Security Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSSC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.09 (78% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $43.03 vs. price of $37.80 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% below the Business Services median (#63 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NAPCO Security Technologies Inc manufactures security products, encompassing access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems and video surveillance products. Its products are used for various applications which includes alarm systems like automatic communicators, combination control panels/digital communicators and digital keypad systems, fire alarm control panel and area detectors mainly used for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and governmental uses. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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