Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) Debt-to-EBITDA : -16.90 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSAT:LIGR Lightning Group AB XSAT:LIGR
36 GF Score
Price kr0.97
GF Value kr0.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lightning Group AB XSAT:LIGR 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSAT:LIGR with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,816 Hardware companies, Lightning Group AB ranks worse than 97.85% on this metric.

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

Lightning Group AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr9.29 Mil. Lightning Group AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr11.26 Mil. Lightning Group AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-1.22 Mil. Lightning Group AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -16.90.

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

XSAT:LIGR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.24   Med: 1.04   Max: 29.49
Current: 29.49

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lightning Group AB was 29.49. The lowest was -13.24. And the median was 1.04.

XSAT:LIGR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.85% of 1816 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs XSAT:LIGR: 29.49

Lightning Group AB  (XSAT:LIGR) 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.


Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lightning 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.

Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lightning Group 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 1.47 3.91 28.01 -1.56 -13.24

Lightning Group 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 -0.58 4.14 -4.73 6.07 -16.90

XSAT:LIGR vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Lightning 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.


Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lightning Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lightning Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lightning Group 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
=(7.496 + 11.258) / -1.417
=-13.24

Lightning Group 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
=(9.293 + 11.258) / -1.216
=-16.90

* 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 -16.90 mean?
Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -16.90 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 Lightning Group AB. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1777 out of 1816 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Lightning Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lightning Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.90. Based on the distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1777 out of 1816 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lightning Group AB has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightning Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lightning Group AB ranks #1777 out of 1816 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lightning Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62. 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 1.62, based on 1,816 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 Lightning Group AB. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lightning Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightning Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.53, compared to a current price of kr0.97 — trading 82.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.90. Lightning Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -16.90 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 Lightning Group AB (XSAT:LIGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lightning Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.97 is trading 82.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.53. GuruFocus considers Lightning Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:LIGR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -16.90
  • GF Value™: kr0.53 vs. price of kr0.97 (82.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Lightning Group AB Business Description

Address Hilma Andersson Street 15, Vastra Frolunda, SWE, 421 31
Lightning Group AB is a Holding company. Through its subsidiaries, It develops, designs and sells lighting control solutions for large and wireless projects. The company offers LED and LED control.
36GF Score

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