Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.77 (As of Jun. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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CHIX:CATES Catena AB CHIX:CATES
73 GF Score
Price kr398.60
GF Value kr541.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Catena AB CHIX:CATES 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 6.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CATES with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr541.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,272 Real Estate companies, Catena AB ranks worse than 61.4% on this metric.

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

Catena AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr7,313 Mil. Catena AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr18,182 Mil. Catena AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr4,420 Mil. Catena AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.77.

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

CHIX:CATEs' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.25   Med: 6.76   Max: 10.62
Current: 7.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Catena AB was 10.62. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 6.76.

CHIX:CATEs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.4% of 1272 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625 vs CHIX:CATEs: 7.63

Catena AB  (CHIX:CATEs) 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.


Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catena AB'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.

Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Catena AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.25 4.17 6.70 8.71 6.83

Catena AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 9.62 6.27 5.72 6.22 5.77

Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Catena AB'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.


Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Catena AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Catena AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Catena AB'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
=(2590 + 15457) / 2644
=6.83

Catena AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(7313 + 18182) / 4420
=5.77

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.77 mean?
Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.77 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Catena AB. This is 15% below median its historical median of 6.76. Over the past decade, Catena AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.25 to 10.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #781 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Catena AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Catena AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.77 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 6.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 10.62. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Catena AB's value of 5.77 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #781 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Catena AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catena AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Catena AB ranks #781 out of 1272 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Catena AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Catena AB's value of 5.77 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Catena AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.25 to 10.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.76 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Catena AB 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,272 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. Catena AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.77 is 2.6% 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 Catena AB. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catena AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.77, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 6.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catena AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr541.51, compared to a current price of kr398.60 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.77, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 6.76 and 2.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Catena AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Catena AB (CHIX:CATES), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.77 as of Jun. 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 Catena AB (CHIX:CATES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catena AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr398.60 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr541.51. GuruFocus considers Catena AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CATES:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.77 (15% below median its 10-year median of 6.76)
  • GF Value™: kr541.51 vs. price of kr398.60 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Real Estate median (#781 of 1272)

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


Catena AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CATE:Sweden0GVS:UK
Address PO Box 5003, Helsingborg, SWE, SE-250 05
Catena AB is a Sweden-based listed property company that, through collaboration sustainably develops, owns, and manages logistics facilities. The company's operating segment includes Gothenburg; Helsingborg; Jonkoping; Malmo and Stockholm. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Stockholm region.
73GF Score

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