SUDKY (Studsvik AB) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.50 (As of Jun. 2026) — 163% Above Median

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SUDKY Studsvik AB SUDKY
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Price $23.50
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What is Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Studsvik AB SUDKY 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates SUDKY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.94. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Waste Management companies, Studsvik AB ranks worse than 52.3% on this metric.

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

Studsvik AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.23 Mil. Studsvik AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.08 Mil. Studsvik AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.80 Mil. Studsvik AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.50.

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 Studsvik AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SUDKY' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.98   Med: 1.33   Max: 8.63
Current: 3

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Studsvik AB was 8.63. The lowest was -6.98. And the median was 1.33.

SUDKY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.3% of 174 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.925 vs SUDKY: 3.00

Studsvik AB  (OTCPK:SUDKY) 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.


Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Studsvik 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.

Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Studsvik AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 1.02 1.32 2.88 1.14

Studsvik AB 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 2.40 2.83 1.55 1.95 3.50

SUDKY vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Studsvik 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.


Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Studsvik AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Studsvik AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Studsvik AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Studsvik AB'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
=(4.253 + 8.122) / 10.891
=1.14

Studsvik AB'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
=(8.229 + 12.075) / 5.8
=3.50

* 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 3.50 mean?
Studsvik AB (SUDKY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 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 Studsvik AB. This is 163% above median its historical median of 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #91 out of 174 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Studsvik AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Studsvik AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 163% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93. Studsvik AB's value of 3.50 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #91 out of 174 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Studsvik AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studsvik AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #91 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Studsvik AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93. Studsvik AB's value of 3.50 is 19.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Studsvik 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 2.93, based on 174 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. Studsvik AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 19.7% 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 Studsvik AB. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studsvik AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studsvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Studsvik AB (SUDKY) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.94, compared to a current price of $23.50 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 19.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.93. Studsvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Studsvik AB (SUDKY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 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 Studsvik AB (SUDKY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studsvik AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.50 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.94.

Key valuation signals for SUDKY:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.50 (163% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: $14.94 vs. price of $23.50 (57.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% above the Waste Management median (#91 of 174)

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


Studsvik AB Business Description

Address Studsvik, Nykoping, SWE, 611 82
Studsvik AB provides engineering and consultancy services to the international nuclear power industry. The company offers fuel and materials testing, fuel and reactor management software as well as lifecycle management of nuclear and radioactive hazards, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and designing radioactive waste management processes. Its segments are Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology, Scandpower, Decommissioning and Radiation Protection Services and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden; Germany; Rest of Europe; North America; Asia; and All other countries, of which it derives maximum revenue from Germany.
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