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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 City of London Investment Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLIGl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of City of London Investment Group was 0.26. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.15.
CHIX:CLIGl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.33% of 383
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs CHIX:CLIGl: 0.15
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGl) 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.
City of London Investment Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
City of London Investment Group 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.
City of London Investment Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
CHIX:CLIGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment Group'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.
City of London Investment Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on City of London Investment Group. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #83 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.26. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. City of London Investment Group's value of 0.14 is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #83 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #83 out of 383 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places City of London Investment Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. City of London Investment Group's value of 0.14 is 90.3% below this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 1.44, City of London Investment Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.44, based on 383 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. City of London Investment Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 90.3% 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 City of London Investment Group. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.13, compared to a current price of £4.80 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 90.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.44. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Dec. 2025. 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.80 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.13.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: £5.13 vs. price of £4.80 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% below the Asset Management median (#83 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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