ComputershareASX:CPU +3.01%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.74 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 425 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks better than 50.12% 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 Computershare's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CPU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 2.86 Max: 4.2
Current: 1.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Computershare was 4.20. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.86.
ASX:CPU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.12% of 425
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs ASX:CPU: 1.54
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.
Computershare Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Computershare Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Computershare'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:CPU vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.
Computershare Debt-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Computershare'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.
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 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 Computershare. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, Computershare's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.54 to 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #212 out of 425 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Computershare's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Computershare's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 4.20. The Capital Markets industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54. Computershare's value of 1.61 is 4.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #212 out of 425 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #212 out of 425 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Computershare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54. Computershare's value of 1.61 is 4.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.54 to 4.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Computershare 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 1.54, based on 425 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. Computershare's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 4.5% 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 Computershare. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.74, compared to a current price of A$39.39 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 4.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.54. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$39.39 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.74.
GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.61 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.86)
GF Value™: A$30.74 vs. price of A$39.39 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% above the Capital Markets median (#212 of 425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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