Viscom SE (XTER:V6C) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.74 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XTER:V6C Viscom SE XTER:V6C
75 GF Score
Price €5.48
GF Value €4.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Viscom SE XTER:V6C +0.37% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:V6C with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Viscom SE ranks worse than 55834.67% on this metric.

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

Viscom SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.51 Mil. Viscom SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00 Mil. Viscom SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-8.58 Mil. Viscom SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.74.

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 Viscom SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:V6C' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.12   Med: 2.05   Max: 12.77
Current: -23.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Viscom SE was 12.77. The lowest was -23.12. And the median was 2.05.

XTER:V6C's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1791 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs XTER:V6C: -23.12

Viscom SE  (XTER:V6C) 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.


Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viscom SE'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.

Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Viscom SE 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 2.59 2.54 3.79 -4.62 12.77

Viscom SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.75 3.22 -18.17 -52.60 -2.74

XTER:V6C vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Viscom SE'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.


Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Viscom SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Viscom SE'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
=(26.422 + 9.348) / 2.802
=12.77

Viscom SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.508 + 0) / -8.58
=-2.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.74 mean?
Viscom SE (XTER:V6C) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.74 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 Viscom SE. According to the industry distribution chart, Viscom SE ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Viscom SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Viscom SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Viscom SE ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viscom SE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viscom SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Viscom SE ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Viscom SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 1.71, based on 1,791 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 Viscom SE. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viscom SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viscom SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viscom SE (XTER:V6C) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.20, compared to a current price of €5.48 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.74. Viscom SE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Viscom SE (XTER:V6C), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.74 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 Viscom SE (XTER:V6C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viscom SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.48 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.20. GuruFocus considers Viscom SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:V6C:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.74
  • GF Value™: €4.20 vs. price of €5.48 (30.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:V6C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Viscom SE Business Description

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Address Carl-Buderus-Strasse 9-15, Hanover, DEU, 30455
Viscom SE develops, manufactures, and sells automated inspection systems. Its product portfolio includes the bandwidth of optical, conformal coating, solder paste inspection, bond, X-ray inspection operations, battery inspection, and others. The company's products are used in the production of automotive electronics, aerospace technology, and industrial electronics. Its products consist of solder joint inspection, which includes AOI, AXI, and MXI; solder paste inspection, wire bond inspection, and others.
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