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ChrysosASX:C79 -0.19%55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates ASX:C79 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$12.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Software companies, Chrysos ranks worse than 65.21% 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 Chrysos's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:C79'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 2.13 Max: 19.78
Current: 2.1
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chrysos was 19.78. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.13.
ASX:C79's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.21% of 1716
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.085
vs ASX:C79: 2.10
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.
Chrysos Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chrysos Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chrysos'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.
ASX:C79 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Chrysos'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.
Chrysos Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chrysos's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chrysos'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Chrysos (ASX:C79) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.83 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chrysos. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Chrysos' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 19.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Chrysos ranks #1119 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Chrysos' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chrysos' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.83 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 19.78. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Chrysos' value of 1.83 is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chrysos ranks #1119 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chrysos has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chrysos' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Chrysos ranks #1119 out of 1716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chrysos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Chrysos' value of 1.83 is 68.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chrysos' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 19.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Chrysos 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,716 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. Chrysos's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.83 is 68.7% 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 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 Chrysos. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chrysos's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chrysos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chrysos (ASX:C79) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$12.15, compared to a current price of A$5.34 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 68.7% above the Software industry median of 1.09. Chrysos' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Chrysos (ASX:C79), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chrysos (ASX:C79) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chrysos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.34 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$12.15.
GuruFocus considers Chrysos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:C79:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.83 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: A$12.15 vs. price of A$5.34 (56% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% above the Software median (#1119 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:C79 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chrysos Corp Ltd is an Australian-based provider of novel assay services to the international mining industry through its proprietary PhotonAssay technology. The company's flagship product, PhotonAssay, delivers accurate and environmentally friendly analysis of gold, silver, and complementary elements. The Group has three reportable segments, namely, EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, where the majority of revenue is generated from Australia. The Group generates revenue mainly from the deployment of PhotonAssay units with its customers.
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