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Securitas ABSCTBY -2.72%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates SCTBY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, Securitas AB ranks worse than 67.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Securitas AB's enterprise value is $12,628 Mil.
Securitas AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,215 Mil. Therefore, Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SCTBY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.35 Med: 11.28 Max: 19.76
Current: 10.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Securitas AB was 19.76. The lowest was 8.35. And the median was 11.28.
SCTBY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.48% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705
vs SCTBY: 10.39
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.
Securitas AB (OTCPK:SCTBY) 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.
Securitas AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Securitas AB's share price for today is $15.941.
Securitas AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.041.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Securitas 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Securitas 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.
Securitas AB EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Securitas AB's current Enterprise Value is $12,628 Mil.
Securitas AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,215 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.
Securitas AB (SCTBY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Securitas AB. This is near median its historical median of 11.28. Over the past decade, Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.35 to 19.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #610 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Securitas AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 is near median its 10-year median of 11.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.35 to a high of 19.76. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Securitas AB's value of 10.39 is 34.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #610 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Securitas AB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Securitas AB's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #610 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Securitas AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Securitas AB's value of 10.39 is 34.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Securitas AB's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.35 to 19.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Securitas 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 7.71, based on 904 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. Securitas AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.39 is 34.8% 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 Securitas AB. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Securitas AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Securitas AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB (SCTBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.89, compared to a current price of $15.94 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 34.8% above the Business Services industry median of 7.71. Securitas AB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Securitas AB (SCTBY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 as of Jul. 31, 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 Securitas AB (SCTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.94 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.89.
GuruFocus considers Securitas AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCTBY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.39 (near median its 10-year median of 11.28)
GF Value™: $13.89 vs. price of $15.94 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% above the Business Services median (#610 of 904)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Securitas AB is an international security services, consulting, and investigation group based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its activities are centered on manned security, mobile security, monitoring, and risk assessment. Securitas operates in more than 50 countries and is the security firm in manned guarding. The company has three segments: Securitas North America, Securitas Europe, and Securitas Ibero-America. It generates maximum revenue from Securitas Europe.
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