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What is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-EBITDA?
Centrais Eletricas denta CatarinaBSP:CLSC3 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates BSP:CLSC3 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$95.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks better than 64.06% 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CLSC3'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 2.05 Max: 3.08
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina was 3.08. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.05.
BSP:CLSC3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.06% of 448
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.015
vs BSP:CLSC3: 2.68
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.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:CLSC3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina'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.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #161 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.08. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 2.53 is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #161 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #161 out of 448 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 2.53 is 37% below this benchmark. Historically, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.02, based on 448 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. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 is 37% 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 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$95.34, compared to a current price of R$127.30 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 37% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.02. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 as of Mar. 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$127.30 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$95.34.
GuruFocus considers Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CLSC3:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.53 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: R$95.34 vs. price of R$127.30 (33.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#161 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CLSC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Business Description
Centrais Eletricas de Santa Catarina SA is a Brazil-based company. It is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy. Its segments are Celesc D, and Celesc G. The company, through its subsidiaries, is also engaged in the operation, maintenance, expansion and sale related to its generating complex, formed by hydroelectric power plants established in partnership with private investors.
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