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Clas Ohlson ABCHIX:CLASBS 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr245.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 81.24% 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 Clas Ohlson AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLASBs'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.18 Max: 1.83
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Clas Ohlson AB was 1.83. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.18.
CHIX:CLASBs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.24% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs CHIX:CLASBs: 0.83
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBs) 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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.
CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson AB'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #169 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 1.29 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #169 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #169 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 1.29 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Clas Ohlson AB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 46.3% 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 Clas Ohlson AB. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr245.28, compared to a current price of kr433.10 — trading 76.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 46.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr433.10 is trading 76.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr245.28.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: kr245.28 vs. price of kr433.10 (76.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#169 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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