Bird Construction (FRA:6LT) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Above Median

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FRA:6LT Bird Construction Inc FRA:6LT
67 GF Score
Price €46.46
GF Value €15.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA?

Bird Construction FRA:6LT -2.19% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:6LT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Construction companies, Bird Construction ranks worse than 51.07% on this metric.

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

Bird Construction's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €73 Mil. Bird Construction's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €167 Mil. Bird Construction's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €96 Mil. Bird Construction's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49.

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 Bird Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6LT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 1.76   Max: 4.76
Current: 2.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bird Construction was 4.76. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.76.

FRA:6LT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.07% of 1406 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:6LT: 2.27

Bird Construction  (FRA:6LT) 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.


Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bird Construction'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.

Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Bird Construction Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.60 1.32 1.07 1.22 1.98

Bird Construction 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 2.03 1.91 1.28 8.59 2.49

FRA:6LT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bird Construction'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.


Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Bird Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Bird Construction'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
=(37.728 + 164.526) / 102.401
=1.98

Bird Construction'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
=(73.355 + 166.504) / 96.488
=2.49

* 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 2.49 mean?
Bird Construction (FRA:6LT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 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 Bird Construction. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Bird Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.07 to 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Bird Construction ranks #718 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Bird Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bird Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 4.76. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Bird Construction's value of 2.49 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bird Construction ranks #718 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bird Construction has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bird Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bird Construction ranks #718 out of 1406 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bird Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Bird Construction's value of 2.49 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bird Construction's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.07 to 4.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Bird Construction 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 1,406 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. Bird Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 is 15.8% 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 Bird Construction. 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. Bird Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bird Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bird Construction (FRA:6LT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.98, compared to a current price of €46.46 — trading 190.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 15.8% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. Bird Construction's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Bird Construction (FRA:6LT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 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 Bird Construction (FRA:6LT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bird Construction stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.46 is trading 190.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.98. GuruFocus considers Bird Construction to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6LT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.49 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: €15.98 vs. price of €46.46 (190.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% above the Construction median (#718 of 1406)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6LT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bird Construction Business Description

Address 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L4W 0C6
Bird Construction Inc. is a construction company operating from coast to coast and servicing all Canada's markets. The group provides a comprehensive range of construction services, self-perform capabilities, and solutions to the industrial, buildings, and infrastructure markets. The Company uses a variety of contract delivery methods including construction management, cost reimbursable, integrated project delivery (IPD), alliance agreement, progressive design-build - target price, progressive design build, design-build finance, design-build, stipulated sum, unit price, and public private partnership (PPP) contract delivery methods.
67GF Score

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