CI&TCINT -1.20%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates CINT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,714 Software companies, CI&T ranks worse than 56.71% 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 CI&T's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CINT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.97 Max: 3.02
Current: 1.44
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CI&T was 3.02. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.97.
CINT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.71% of 1714
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs CINT: 1.44
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.
CI&T Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CI&T Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI&T'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.
CINT vs IMXI, ARQQ, IIIV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, CI&T'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.
CI&T Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CI&T's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI&T'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.
CI&T (CINT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 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 CI&T. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, CI&T's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.71 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, CI&T ranks #972 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is CI&T's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CI&T's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.02. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. CI&T's value of 1.55 is 42.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI&T ranks #972 out of 1714 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI&T has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI&T's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IMXI and ARQQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CI&T ranks #972 out of 1714 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CI&T in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. CI&T's value of 1.55 is 42.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CI&T's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.71 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.09, CI&T 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 1.09, based on 1,714 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. CI&T's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 42.2% 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 CI&T. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CI&T's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI&T (CINT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.42, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 42.2% above the Software industry median of 1.09. CI&T's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 CI&T (CINT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55 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 CI&T (CINT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI&T stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.42.
GuruFocus considers CI&T to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CINT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.55 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: $6.42 vs. price of $3.29 (48.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% above the Software median (#972 of 1714)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CINT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI&T Inc operates as a partner in tech-integrated business solutions, helping organizations address complex challenges by integrating business approach, technology, and artificial intelligence into a single, coherent operating model. It is mainly engaged in the development of customizable software through the implementation of software solutions, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud migration and mobility technologies. The company provides technology services to various industry verticals, including Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Technology and Communications, Retail and Industrial Goods, Life Sciences, among others. The majority of the revenue is derived from providing technology services. Geographically, maximum revenue is derived from Brazil.
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