Centerra Gold (FRA:GOU) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.07 (As of Jun. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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FRA:GOU Centerra Gold Inc FRA:GOU
86 GF Score
Price €15.73
GF Value €9.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA?

Centerra Gold FRA:GOU +1.35% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:GOU with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 597 Metals & Mining companies, Centerra Gold ranks better than 91.29% on this metric.

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

Centerra Gold's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €8 Mil. Centerra Gold's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €32 Mil. Centerra Gold's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €577 Mil. Centerra Gold's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.07.

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 Centerra Gold's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GOU' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.2   Max: 1.34
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Centerra Gold was 1.34. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.20.

FRA:GOU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.29% of 597 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs FRA:GOU: 0.05

Centerra Gold  (FRA:GOU) 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.


Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centerra Gold'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.

Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Centerra Gold 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 0.04 0.23 0.17 0.07 0.02

Centerra Gold Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.05 0.01 0.02 0.06 0.07

FRA:GOU vs NEM, AU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Centerra Gold'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.


Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Centerra Gold's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Centerra Gold Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Centerra Gold'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
=(6.767 + 9.28) / 724.267
=0.02

Centerra Gold's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(7.707 + 32.014) / 576.928
=0.07

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 mean?
Centerra Gold (FRA:GOU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 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 Centerra Gold. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Centerra Gold's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Centerra Gold ranks #52 out of 597 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Centerra Gold's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Centerra Gold's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20. Centerra Gold's value of 0.07 is 94.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centerra Gold ranks #52 out of 597 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centerra Gold has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centerra Gold's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Centerra Gold ranks #52 out of 597 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Centerra Gold in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20. Centerra Gold's value of 0.07 is 94.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Centerra Gold's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Centerra Gold 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.20, based on 597 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. Centerra Gold's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is 94.2% 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 Centerra Gold. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centerra Gold's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centerra Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centerra Gold (FRA:GOU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.28, compared to a current price of €15.73 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 94.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.20. Centerra Gold's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Centerra Gold (FRA:GOU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 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 Centerra Gold (FRA:GOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centerra Gold stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.73 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.28. GuruFocus considers Centerra Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GOU:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.07 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: €9.28 vs. price of €15.73 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 94.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#52 of 597)

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


Centerra Gold Business Description

Address 1 University Avenue, Suite 1800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2P1
Centerra Gold Inc is principally focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring gold and copper properties in North America, Turkey, and other markets world-wide. The company reportable operating segments are Oksut; Mount Milligan; and Molybdenum. It derives maximum revenue from Mount Milligan segment. Geographically, it operates in Turkey, United States, and Canada.
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