Aecon Group (FRA:2AE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 114% Above Median

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FRA:2AE Aecon Group Inc FRA:2AE
67 GF Score
Price €32.13
GF Value €16.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aecon Group FRA:2AE +1.10% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:2AE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,403 Construction companies, Aecon Group ranks worse than 51.18% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aecon Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €28 Mil. Aecon Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €260 Mil. Aecon Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €39 Mil. Aecon Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.44.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2AE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 3.47   Max: 8.67
Current: 2.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aecon Group was 8.67. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 3.47.

FRA:2AE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.18% of 1403 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:2AE: 2.27

Aecon Group  (FRA:2AE) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aecon 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.

Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aecon Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Aecon Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.91 4.67 1.32 1.42 7.44

FRA:2AE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Aecon 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.


Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Aecon Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.179 + 227.79) / 105.024
=2.43

Aecon Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(28.08 + 260.415) / 38.792
=7.44

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 mean?
Aecon Group (FRA:2AE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 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 Aecon Group. This is 114% above median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 8.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #718 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aecon Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 8.67. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Aecon Group's value of 7.44 is 246% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #718 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aecon Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aecon Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #718 out of 1403 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aecon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Aecon Group's value of 7.44 is 246% above this benchmark. Historically, Aecon Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 8.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Aecon 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,403 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. Aecon Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 is 246% 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 Aecon Group. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aecon Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aecon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aecon Group (FRA:2AE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.01, compared to a current price of €32.13 — trading 100.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 246% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. Aecon Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Aecon Group (FRA:2AE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44 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 Aecon Group (FRA:2AE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aecon Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.13 is trading 100.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.01. GuruFocus considers Aecon Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2AE:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.44 (114% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: €16.01 vs. price of €32.13 (100.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 246% above the Construction median (#718 of 1403)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2AE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aecon Group Business Description

Other Exchanges AEGXF:USAARE:Canada
Address 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105, Toronto, ON, CAN, M9W 7K6
Aecon Group Inc is a Canada-based company that operates in two segments: Construction and Concessions. The Construction segment includes various aspects of the construction of public and private infrastructure projects. Its concessions segment is engaged in the development, financing, construction, and operation of construction projects. The company generates the maximum revenue from the Construction segment.
67GF Score

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