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SynapticsSYNA +4.01%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SYNA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Semiconductors companies, Synaptics ranks worse than 91.38% 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 Synaptics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SYNA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.28 Med: 3.1 Max: 20.62
Current: 15.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Synaptics was 20.62. The lowest was -15.28. And the median was 3.10.
SYNA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.38% of 731
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs SYNA: 15.09
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.
Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synaptics'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 Semiconductors subindustry, Synaptics'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.
Synaptics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Synaptics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synaptics'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Synaptics (SYNA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -14.74 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 Synaptics. According to the industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #668 out of 731 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Synaptics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Synaptics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.74. Based on the distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #668 out of 731 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synaptics has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synaptics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DIOD and LASR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #668 out of 731 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Synaptics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.47, based on 731 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. 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 Synaptics. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synaptics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synaptics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics (SYNA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.35, compared to a current price of $106.15 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.74. Synaptics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Synaptics (SYNA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.74 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 Synaptics (SYNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $106.15 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.35.
GuruFocus considers Synaptics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SYNA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -14.74
GF Value™: $94.35 vs. price of $106.15 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synaptics Inc is a producer of semiconductor solutions for the mobile, PC, and Internet of Things markets. The company develops human interface solutions that enable touch, display, fingerprint, video, audio, voice, AI, and connectivity functions for smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things products, and other electronic devices. It operates in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products. The company geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, and also has its presence in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, United States and Other countries.
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