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Coda Octopus GroupCODA -1.05%88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Apr. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates CODA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Coda Octopus Group ranks better than 93.31% 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 Coda Octopus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CODA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.14 Max: 1.69
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Coda Octopus Group was 1.69. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.14.
CODA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.31% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs CODA: 0.05
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.
Coda Octopus Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Coda Octopus Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coda Octopus 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.
CODA vs HOVR, MNTS, VWAV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Coda Octopus 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.
Coda Octopus Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Coda Octopus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coda Octopus 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Coda Octopus Group (CODA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 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 Coda Octopus Group. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Coda Octopus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #17 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Coda Octopus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Coda Octopus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.69. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80. Coda Octopus Group's value of 0.05 is 97.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #17 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coda Octopus Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coda Octopus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HOVR and MNTS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #17 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Coda Octopus Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80. Coda Octopus Group's value of 0.05 is 97.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Coda Octopus Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Coda Octopus 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.80, based on 254 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. Coda Octopus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 97.2% 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 Coda Octopus Group. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coda Octopus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coda Octopus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group (CODA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.17, compared to a current price of $10.34 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 97.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.80. Coda Octopus Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.34 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.17.
GuruFocus considers Coda Octopus Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CODA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $10.17 vs. price of $10.34 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#17 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CODA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coda Octopus Group Inc develops underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping defense, and survey applications. The company operates in three distinct business segments: the Marine Technology business, Acoustic Sensors and Material Business and the Defense Engineering Services Business. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, Australia/Asia, and the Middle East/Africa. The majority of revenue is derived from the Products segment.
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