CCEGF (Carclo) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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CCEGF Carclo PLC CCEGF
48 GF Score
Price $0.67
GF Value $0.51
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What is Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA?

Carclo CCEGF 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates CCEGF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carclo ranks better than 61.26% on this metric.

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

Carclo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.1 Mil. Carclo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.5 Mil. Carclo's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.6 Mil. Carclo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.

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 Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CCEGF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 2.92   Max: 6.55
Current: 1.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Carclo was 6.55. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.92.

CCEGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.26% of 1092 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.245 vs CCEGF: 1.62

Carclo  (OTCPK:CCEGF) 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.


Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carclo'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.

Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Carclo Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.80 4.72 3.93 2.04 1.62

Carclo Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.46 2.56 1.80 1.93 1.49

CCEGF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Carclo'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.


Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Carclo Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(10.091 + 29.477) / 24.417
=1.62

Carclo'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
=(10.091 + 29.477) / 26.602
=1.49

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 mean?
Carclo (CCEGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 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 Carclo. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 6.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Carclo ranks #423 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Carclo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 6.55. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Carclo's value of 1.49 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carclo ranks #423 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carclo has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carclo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carclo ranks #423 out of 1092 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Carclo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Carclo's value of 1.49 is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Carclo's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 6.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Carclo 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,092 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. Carclo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 33.6% 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 Carclo. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carclo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carclo stock overvalued right now?
Carclo (CCEGF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.51, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 33.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Carclo's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Carclo (CCEGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 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 Carclo (CCEGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carclo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.51.

Key valuation signals for CCEGF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.49 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.92)
  • GF Value™: $0.51 vs. price of $0.67 (31.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#423 of 1092)

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


Carclo Business Description

Other Exchanges CARl:UKCAR:UKC1Y:Germany
Address 47 Wates Way, Mitcham, Surrey, GBR, CR4 4HR
Carclo PLC is a technology-led plastics group that is engaged in three segments: CTP, Aerospace, and Central. The CTP segment supplies value-adding engineered solutions for the life sciences, optical, and precision component industries. This business operates internationally in a fast-growing and dynamic market underpinned by rapid technological development. The Aerospace segment supplies systems to the manufacturing and aerospace industries. The Central segment relates to central costs and non-trading companies. Geographically, it operates in the regions of the UK, Rest of Europe, North America and Rest of the world.
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