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Character Group (The)CGROF +0.30%71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Feb. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.65. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks better than 64.86% 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 Character Group (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CGROF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Character Group (The) was 1.88. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.91.
CGROF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.86% of 646
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs CGROF: 1.48
Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Character Group (The) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Character Group (The) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.
For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Character Group (The). This is 89% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #227 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Character Group (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.88. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. Character Group (The)'s value of 0.10 is 96.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #227 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #227 out of 646 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Character Group (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. Character Group (The)'s value of 0.10 is 96.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Character Group (The) 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.54, based on 646 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. Character Group (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 96.1% 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 Character Group (The). For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.65, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 96.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.54. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.65.
Key valuation signals for CGROF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.10 (89% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $2.65 vs. price of $3.26 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#227 of 646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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