Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) EV-to-EBITDA: 41.24 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 482% Above Median

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
66 GF Score
Price kr10.90
GF Value kr17.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC -2.68% 66 EV-to-EBITDA is 41.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 482% above its 10-year median of 7.08. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr17.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Business Services companies, Tempest Security AB ranks worse than 94.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tempest Security AB's enterprise value is kr154.9 Mil. Tempest Security AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr3.8 Mil. Therefore, Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 41.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:TSEC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -141.27   Med: 7.08   Max: 129.73
Current: 41.24

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tempest Security AB was 129.73. The lowest was -141.27. And the median was 7.08.

OSTO:TSEC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
94.23% of 901 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.67 vs OSTO:TSEC: 41.24

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-12), Tempest Security AB's stock price is kr10.90. Tempest Security AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-1.010. Therefore, Tempest Security AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Tempest Security AB  (OSTO:TSEC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Tempest Security AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.90/-1.010
=At Loss

Tempest Security AB's share price for today is kr10.90.
Tempest Security AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr-1.010.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tempest Security AB's EV-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.

Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tempest Security AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -111.30 7.78 8.67 -102.70 89.50

Tempest Security AB Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
EV-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 -102.70 -30.20 -12.09 -50.44 89.50

OSTO:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.


Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tempest Security AB EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=154.901/3.756
=41.24

Tempest Security AB's current Enterprise Value is kr154.9 Mil.
Tempest Security AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr3.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 41.24 mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 41.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tempest Security AB. This is 482% above median its historical median of 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #849 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tempest Security AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 41.24 is 482% above median its 10-year median of 7.08. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67. Tempest Security AB's value of 41.24 is 437.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #849 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #849 out of 901 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tempest Security AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67. Tempest Security AB's value of 41.24 is 437.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.08 vs. the industry median of 7.67, Tempest Security AB 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.67, based on 901 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tempest Security AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 41.24 is 437.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tempest Security AB. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tempest Security AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.24, which is 482% above median its own 10-year median of 7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr17.91, compared to a current price of kr10.90 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.24, which is 482% above median its 10-year median of 7.08 and 437.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.67. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.24 as of Aug. 12, 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr10.90 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr17.91. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 41.24 (482% above median its 10-year median of 7.08)
  • GF Value™: kr17.91 vs. price of kr10.90 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 437.7% above the Business Services median (#849 of 901)

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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