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Sensys Gatso Group ABOSTO:SGG +0.94%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 478% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SGG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr72.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,793 Hardware companies, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks worse than 81.26% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SGG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08 Med: 1.99 Max: 5.63
Current: 5.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sensys Gatso Group AB was 5.63. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was 1.99.
OSTO:SGG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.26% of 1793
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs OSTO:SGG: 5.63
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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sensys Gatso Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensys Gatso Group AB'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.
OSTO:SGG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensys Gatso Group AB'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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensys Gatso Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensys Gatso Group AB'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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.50 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB. This is 478% above median its historical median of 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #1457 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.50 is 478% above median its 10-year median of 1.99. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 11.50 is 576.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #1457 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensys Gatso Group AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensys Gatso Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #1457 out of 1793 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sensys Gatso Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 11.50 is 576.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Sensys Gatso Group AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.70, based on 1,793 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.50 is 576.5% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB. For the Hardware 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.50, which is 478% above median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr72.49, compared to a current price of kr42.90 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.50, which is 478% above median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 576.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Sensys Gatso Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.50 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr42.90 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr72.49.
GuruFocus considers Sensys Gatso Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SGG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 11.50 (478% above median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: kr72.49 vs. price of kr42.90 (40.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 576.5% above the Hardware median (#1457 of 1793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensys Gatso Group AB is a Sweden-based company. It develops, produces, markets, and sells sensors and systems that are used for speed enforcement and red-light enforcement. The company also provides servicing and maintenance alongside sales of systems. Its products are used by police, road authorities, and private operators. The company operates in business segments of System Sales and Managed Service. The System Sales segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its geographical segments are Europe, America, and Middle East and APAC.
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