Lycos Energy (TSXV:LCX) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.04 (As of Jun. 2026) — 300% Above Median

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TSXV:LCX Lycos Energy Inc TSXV:LCX
53 GF Score
Price C$1.78
GF Value C$1.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lycos Energy TSXV:LCX +1.14% 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LCX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Oil & Gas companies, Lycos Energy ranks better than 94.58% on this metric.

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

Lycos Energy's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.55 Mil. Lycos Energy's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.77 Mil. Lycos Energy's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$31.13 Mil. Lycos Energy's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.04.

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 Lycos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:LCX' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.12   Med: 0.01   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.06

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lycos Energy was 0.45. The lowest was -0.12. And the median was 0.01.

TSXV:LCX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.58% of 719 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs TSXV:LCX: 0.06

Lycos Energy  (TSXV:LCX) 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.


Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lycos Energy'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.

Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lycos Energy Annual Data
Trend Oct21 Oct22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.01 0.45 -0.12

Lycos Energy Quarterly Data
Oct21 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 -0.11 0.43 0.22 2.47 0.04

TSXV:LCX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Lycos Energy'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.


Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lycos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lycos Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lycos Energy'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
=(2.691 + 0.934) / -30.048
=-0.12

Lycos Energy'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
=(0.546 + 0.771) / 31.132
=0.04

* 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 0.04 mean?
Lycos Energy (TSXV:LCX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 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 Lycos Energy. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #39 out of 719 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Lycos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lycos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Lycos Energy's value of 0.04 is 97.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #39 out of 719 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lycos Energy has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lycos Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #39 out of 719 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lycos Energy in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Lycos Energy's value of 0.04 is 97.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Lycos Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 1.91, based on 719 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. Lycos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 97.9% 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 Lycos Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lycos Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lycos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy (TSXV:LCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.05, compared to a current price of C$1.78 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 97.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.91. Lycos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lycos Energy (TSXV:LCX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 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 Lycos Energy (TSXV:LCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.78 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.05. GuruFocus considers Lycos Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:LCX:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
  • GF Value™: C$1.05 vs. price of C$1.78 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#39 of 719)

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


Lycos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges G4P0:Germany
Address 520 - 3 Avenue SW, Suite 1010, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0R3
Lycos Energy Inc is a Canadian resource company engaged in the exploration for and development of petroleum and natural gas production in western Canada. The company operates in high-quality, heavy-oil development assets in the East Central, Alberta area. Its projects include Frog Lake, Alberta; Lloydminster, Saskatchewan; Elnora, Alberta; and Northern, Alberta.
53GF Score

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