CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments (CAI:CICH) Debt-to-EBITDA : 22.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Above Median

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CAI:CICH CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments CAI:CICH
56 GF Score
Price E£12.62
GF Value E£9.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA?

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments CAI:CICH 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 13.28. GuruFocus rates CAI:CICH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of E£9.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Diversified Financial Services companies, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments ranks worse than 97.39% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£12,672 Mil. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£16,627 Mil. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£1,276 Mil. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.97.

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 CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:CICH' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15   Med: 13.28   Max: 57.86
Current: 57.86

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments was 57.86. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 13.28.

CAI:CICH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.39% of 115 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 6.06 vs CAI:CICH: 57.86

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments  (CAI:CICH) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments'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.

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 8.73 28.32 16.69 55.86 29.75

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -41.67 19.75 31.34 N/A 22.97

CAI:CICH vs FRHC, VOYA, HTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments'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.


CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11992.191 + 16698.196) / 964.377
=29.75

CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(12671.64 + 16627.03) / 1275.712
=22.97

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.97 mean?
CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments (CAI:CICH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.97 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 CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments. This is 73% above median its historical median of 13.28. Over the past decade, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.15 to 57.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments ranks #112 out of 115 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.97 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 13.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 57.86. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.06. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' value of 22.97 is 279% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments ranks #112 out of 115 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments ranks #112 out of 115 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.06. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' value of 22.97 is 279% above this benchmark. Historically, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.15 to 57.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.28 vs. the industry median of 6.06, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 6.06, based on 115 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. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.97 is 279% 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 CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.97, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 13.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments (CAI:CICH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£9.02, compared to a current price of E£12.62 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.97, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 13.28 and 279% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 6.06. CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 13 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 CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments (CAI:CICH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.97 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 CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments (CAI:CICH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£12.62 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£9.02. GuruFocus considers CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:CICH:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 22.97 (73% above median its 10-year median of 13.28)
  • GF Value™: E£9.02 vs. price of E£12.62 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 279% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#112 of 115)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:CICH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments Business Description

Address Galleria 40, 26th of July Corridor, West Tower, 3rd Floor, Sheikh Zayed, EGY
CI Capital Holding For Financial Investments is a diversified financial services group, with investment banking, securities brokerage, research, asset management, custody, leasing, and microfinance franchises. It offers a range ofleasing solutions, including finance and operating leases, and sale and leaseback, serving a wide range of corporate clients and SMEs. The segments of the company are Financial Services non-banking segment, leasing segment, micro finance segment, mortgage finance segment, consumer finance segment and others.
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