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Sword GroupXPAR:SWP -1.01%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.09. GuruFocus rates XPAR:SWP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Software companies, Sword Group ranks better than 58.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sword Group's enterprise value is €323.2 Mil.
Sword Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.3 Mil. Therefore, Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:SWP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 9.09 Max: 24.63
Current: 8.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sword Group was 24.63. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 9.09.
XPAR:SWP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.26% of 1950
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.49
vs XPAR:SWP: 8.65
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sword Group (XPAR:SWP) 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.
Sword Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sword Group's share price for today is €29.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sword Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.020.
* 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 Sword Group'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.
XPAR:SWP vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sword Group'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.
Sword Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sword Group's current Enterprise Value is €323.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sword Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.3 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.
Sword Group (XPAR:SWP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sword Group. This is near median its historical median of 9.09. Over the past decade, Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 24.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sword Group ranks #814 out of 1950 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sword Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 is near median its 10-year median of 9.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 24.63. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49. Sword Group's value of 8.66 is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sword Group ranks #814 out of 1950 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sword Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sword Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sword Group ranks #814 out of 1950 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sword Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49. Sword Group's value of 8.66 is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sword Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 24.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.09 vs. the industry median of 10.49, Sword Group has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.49, based on 1,950 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. Sword Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 is 17.4% below 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 Sword Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sword Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sword Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sword Group (XPAR:SWP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.02, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.09 and 17.4% below the Software industry median of 10.49. Sword Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Sword Group (XPAR:SWP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sword Group (XPAR:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sword Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.02.
GuruFocus considers Sword Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:SWP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.66 (near median its 10-year median of 9.09)
GF Value™: €45.02 vs. price of €29.40 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Software median (#814 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sword Group is a computer engineering services company which provides consulting, services and software. The firm's main business segments are IT Services and Software. These segments encompass information and content engineering systems integration, targeting of regulated markets, compliance management, software for risk and compliance, document and project management. The firm generates revenues mainly from consultancy and engineering services and sale of software licenses. Its targeted markets are institutions and government authorities, healthcare, banking and insurance, intellectual property and sports federations.
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