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ClarksonFRA:1DH 90 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DH with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks better than 89.04% 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 Clarkson's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1DH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.45 Max: 187.33
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Clarkson was 187.33. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.45.
FRA:1DH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.04% of 867
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs FRA:1DH: 0.45
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.
Clarkson Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Clarkson Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clarkson'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson'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.
Clarkson Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clarkson'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Clarkson (FRA:1DH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clarkson. This is near median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Clarkson's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 187.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #95 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Clarkson's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Clarkson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is near median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 187.33. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Clarkson's value of 0.43 is 83.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #95 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #95 out of 867 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Clarkson in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Clarkson's value of 0.43 is 83.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Clarkson's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 187.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Clarkson 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 867 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. Clarkson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 83.6% 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 Clarkson. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clarkson's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (FRA:1DH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.81, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 83.6% below the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Jun. 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.81.
GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1DH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.43 (near median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: €49.81 vs. price of €57.50 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% below the Transportation median (#95 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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