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DHI GroupDHX +0.76%56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates DHX with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,715 Software companies, DHI Group ranks worse than 75.92% 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 DHI Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DHX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.39 Med: 1.73 Max: 16.69
Current: 3.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DHI Group was 16.69. The lowest was -1.39. And the median was 1.73.
DHX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.92% of 1715
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs DHX: 3.09
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.
DHI Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DHI Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DHI 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, DHI 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.
DHI Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, DHI Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DHI 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.
DHI Group (DHX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 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 DHI Group. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, DHI Group ranks #1302 out of 1715 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is DHI Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DHI Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. DHI Group's value of 1.74 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DHI Group ranks #1302 out of 1715 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DHI Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DHI Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RTB and EXFY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, DHI Group ranks #1302 out of 1715 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DHI Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. DHI Group's value of 1.74 is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.09, DHI 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,715 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. DHI Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 59.6% 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 DHI Group. 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. DHI Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DHI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHI Group (DHX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.10, compared to a current price of $3.98 — trading 89.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 59.6% above the Software industry median of 1.09. DHI Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 DHI Group (DHX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 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 DHI Group (DHX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHI Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.98 is trading 89.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.10.
GuruFocus considers DHI Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.74 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: $2.10 vs. price of $3.98 (89.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Software median (#1302 of 1715)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DHI Group Inc is a provider of software products, online tools, and services that deliver career marketplaces to candidates and employers in the United States. The company operates through two reportable segments: ClearanceJobs and Dice. Its brands enable recruiters and hiring managers to search, match, and connect with skilled technologists, particularly in technology and active government security clearance, while professionals find job opportunities, job advice, and personalized data. ClearanceJobs connects security-cleared professionals with employers in a secure environment and supports engagement through messaging and live video. Dice, which generates maximum revenue, is a destination for technology and engineering talent, offering job postings across a range of technology roles.
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