Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Bouvet ASAOSL:BOUV +0.67%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates OSL:BOUV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr70.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Software companies, Bouvet ASA ranks better than 62.96% 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 Bouvet ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:BOUV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bouvet ASA was 0.80. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.57.
OSL:BOUV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.96% of 1725
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs OSL:BOUV: 0.60
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.
Bouvet ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bouvet ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bouvet ASA'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.
OSL:BOUV vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Bouvet ASA'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.
Bouvet ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bouvet ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bouvet ASA'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.
Bouvet ASA (OSL:BOUV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 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 Bouvet ASA. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Bouvet ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Bouvet ASA ranks #639 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Bouvet ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bouvet ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.80. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10. Bouvet ASA's value of 0.54 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bouvet ASA ranks #639 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bouvet ASA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bouvet ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bouvet ASA ranks #639 out of 1725 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Bouvet ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10. Bouvet ASA's value of 0.54 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bouvet ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Bouvet ASA 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.10, based on 1,725 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. Bouvet ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 50.9% 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 Bouvet ASA. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bouvet ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bouvet ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bouvet ASA (OSL:BOUV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr70.74, compared to a current price of kr45.25 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 50.9% below the Software industry median of 1.10. Bouvet ASA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Bouvet ASA (OSL:BOUV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 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 Bouvet ASA (OSL:BOUV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bouvet ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr45.25 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr70.74.
GuruFocus considers Bouvet ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:BOUV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: kr70.74 vs. price of kr45.25 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% below the Software median (#639 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:BOUV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bouvet ASA is a consultancy company that provides advice in the field of information technology and digital communication. It helps enterprises shape digital solutions that create efficiency and new business opportunities. The company caters to both private and public-sector players. Some of the business sectors that it caters to include Power supply, Industry, Oil and gas, Public admin, Transportation, Retail, Information and communication, Service industry, and Health. The company's geographical segments are Norway, Sweden, and other countries, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from Norway.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OSL:BOUV
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OSL:BOUV has been successfully added to your 
