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Calian GroupCLNFF -0.48%94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 349% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 836 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks worse than 58.73% 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 Calian Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CLNFF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.51 Max: 2.18
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Calian Group was 2.18. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.51.
CLNFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.73% of 836
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs CLNFF: 2.18
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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.
Calian Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Calian Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.
CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian 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.
Calian Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 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 Calian Group. This is 349% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #491 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Calian Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Calian Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 349% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.18. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Calian Group's value of 2.29 is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #491 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #491 out of 836 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Calian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Calian Group's value of 2.29 is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Calian Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.42 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Calian Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.63, based on 836 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. Calian Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 40.5% 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 Calian Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 349% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.13, compared to a current price of $55.90 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 349% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 40.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.63. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.90 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.13.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLNFF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.29 (349% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: $45.13 vs. price of $55.90 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Business Services median (#491 of 836)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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