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Zaptec ASAOSL:ZAP -1.32%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates OSL:ZAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Zaptec ASA ranks better than 79.07% 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 Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ZAP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.57 Med: 0.43 Max: 4.51
Current: 0.39
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zaptec ASA was 4.51. The lowest was -1.57. And the median was 0.43.
OSL:ZAP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.07% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs OSL:ZAP: 0.39
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.
Zaptec ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Zaptec ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zaptec 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Zaptec 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.
Zaptec ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zaptec 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.
Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.40 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 Zaptec ASA. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #488 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Zaptec ASA's value of 0.40 is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #488 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zaptec ASA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaptec ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #488 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zaptec ASA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Zaptec ASA's value of 0.40 is 76.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Zaptec 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.40 is 76.5% 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 Zaptec ASA. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaptec ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaptec ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.48, compared to a current price of kr44.95 — trading 57.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 76.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Zaptec ASA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.40 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr44.95 is trading 57.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.48.
GuruFocus considers Zaptec ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ZAP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: kr28.48 vs. price of kr44.95 (57.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% below the Industrial Products median (#488 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ZAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zaptec ASA is a technology company within Electronic vehicle (EV) charging systems in Europe. The company develops EV charging systems for multi and single-family homes and office buildings. The product portfolio enables a large number of charging points at a low cost and includes Zaptec Pro, Zaptec Go, Charge365 payment services, Charging columns, Zaptec Portal, and Zaptec APM. The company accelerates the electrification of the transport sector to assist European countries in reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty cars.
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