Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.08 (As of Jun. 2026) — 141% Above Median

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OSTO:BESQAB Besqab AB (publ) OSTO:BESQAB
81 GF Score
Price kr27.60
GF Value kr31.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA?

Besqab AB (publ) OSTO:BESQAB -0.36% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BESQAB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr31.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Real Estate companies, Besqab AB (publ) ranks worse than 79.76% on this metric.

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

Besqab AB (publ)'s Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr2,431 Mil. Besqab AB (publ)'s Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr102 Mil. Besqab AB (publ)'s annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr499 Mil. Besqab AB (publ)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.08.

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 Besqab AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:BESQAB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.81   Med: 2.11   Max: 28.84
Current: 12.45

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Besqab AB (publ) was 28.84. The lowest was -39.81. And the median was 2.11.

OSTO:BESQAB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.76% of 1270 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.51 vs OSTO:BESQAB: 12.45

Besqab AB (publ)  (OSTO:BESQAB) 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.


Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Besqab AB (publ)'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.

Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Besqab AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.71 -15.45 2.51 15.61 -39.81

Besqab AB (publ) Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -16.94 49.40 58.62 9.98 5.08

Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Besqab AB (publ)'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.


Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Besqab AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Besqab AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Besqab AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Besqab AB (publ)'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
=(2436.4 + 119.3) / -64.2
=-39.81

Besqab AB (publ)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2430.8 + 101.5) / 498.8
=5.08

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 mean?
Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Besqab AB (publ). This is 141% above median its historical median of 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1013 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Besqab AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Besqab AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.51. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 5.08 is 7.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1013 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Besqab AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Besqab AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Besqab AB (publ) ranks #1013 out of 1270 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Besqab AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.51. Besqab AB (publ)'s value of 5.08 is 7.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 5.51, Besqab AB (publ) 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.51, based on 1,270 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. Besqab AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is 7.8% 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 Besqab AB (publ). For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Besqab AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Besqab AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr31.68, compared to a current price of kr27.60 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 7.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.51. Besqab AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 as of Jun. 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 Besqab AB (publ) (OSTO:BESQAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Besqab AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr27.60 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr31.68. GuruFocus considers Besqab AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BESQAB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.08 (141% above median its 10-year median of 2.11)
  • GF Value™: kr31.68 vs. price of kr27.60 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.8% below the Real Estate median (#1013 of 1270)

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


Besqab AB (publ) Business Description

Other Exchanges BESQAB.PREF.B.PFD:Sweden
Address Golfvagen 2, Box 5, Danderyd, SWE, 182 11
Besqab AB (publ) is a property development company. It primarily focuses on residential housing in Sweden.
81GF Score

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