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Consensus Cloud SolutionsCCSI +0.38%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates CCSI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Software companies, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks worse than 77.99% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CCSI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 3.44 Max: 4.89
Current: 3.33
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Consensus Cloud Solutions was 4.89. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 3.44.
CCSI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.99% of 1722
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs CCSI: 3.33
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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Consensus Cloud Solutions 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.
CCSI vs SABR, BLZE, RPD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Consensus Cloud Solutions'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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Consensus Cloud Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consensus Cloud Solutions'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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions. This is near median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Consensus Cloud Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #1343 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Consensus Cloud Solutions' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is near median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.89. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 3.18 is 194.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #1343 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Consensus Cloud Solutions has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consensus Cloud Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SABR and BLZE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #1343 out of 1722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Consensus Cloud Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 3.18 is 194.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Consensus Cloud Solutions' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 4.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Consensus Cloud Solutions 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 1.08, based on 1,722 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. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 194.4% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.85, compared to a current price of $37.26 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 194.4% above the Software industry median of 1.08. Consensus Cloud Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.26 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.85.
GuruFocus considers Consensus Cloud Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCSI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.18 (near median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: $23.85 vs. price of $37.26 (56.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 194.4% above the Software median (#1343 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc is a provider of secure information delivery services with a scalable Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform. It is engaged in the fax cloud business. The company's offerings include communication, data extraction, and digital signature solutions that enable users to securely access, exchange, and manage information across organizational and geographic boundaries. It serves multiple industry verticals, including healthcare, government, financial services, legal, and education. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and other countries. It derives the maximum revenue from the United States.
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