ams-OSRAM AGXSWX:AMS -2.14%44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Semiconductors companies, ams-OSRAM AG ranks worse than 71.45% 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 ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AMS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 4.9 Max: 5.86
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ams-OSRAM AG was 5.86. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 4.90.
XSWX:AMS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.45% of 718
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs XSWX:AMS: 3.51
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ams-OSRAM AG'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.
XSWX:AMS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.80 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 ams-OSRAM AG. This is 18% above median its historical median of 4.90. Over the past decade, ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #513 out of 718 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.80 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 5.86. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 5.80 is 301.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #513 out of 718 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #513 out of 718 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ams-OSRAM AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ams-OSRAM AG's value of 5.80 is 301.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ams-OSRAM AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 5.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 1.45, ams-OSRAM AG 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 718 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. ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.80 is 301.4% 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 ams-OSRAM AG. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ams-OSRAM AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.80, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.94, compared to a current price of CHF18.74 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.80, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 301.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.80 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.74 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.94.
GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.80 (18% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: CHF7.94 vs. price of CHF18.74 (136% above fair value)
Industry Position: 301.4% above the Semiconductors median (#513 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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