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Centrus EnergyHAM:4CU -1.71%57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 729% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates HAM:4CU with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Other Energy Sources companies, Centrus Energy ranks worse than 95.7% 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 Centrus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4CU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.79 Med: 1.9 Max: 13.33
Current: 13.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Centrus Energy was 13.33. The lowest was -19.79. And the median was 1.90.
HAM:4CU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.7% of 93
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs HAM:4CU: 13.33
Centrus Energy (HAM:4CU) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Centrus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Centrus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrus Energy'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.
HAM:4CU vs UEC, NUCL, JAGU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Uranium subindustry, Centrus Energy'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.
Centrus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Centrus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrus Energy'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.
Centrus Energy (HAM:4CU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.76 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 Centrus Energy. This is 729% above median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Centrus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.76 is 729% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Centrus Energy's value of 15.76 is 626.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centrus Energy has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UEC and NUCL?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #89 out of 93 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Centrus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Centrus Energy's value of 15.76 is 626.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Centrus Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.17, based on 93 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. Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.76 is 626.3% 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 Centrus Energy. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.76, which is 729% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Centrus Energy (HAM:4CU) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 15.76. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.17, compared to a current price of €149.50 — trading 181.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.76, which is 729% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 626.3% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.17. Centrus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Centrus Energy (HAM:4CU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 15.76 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 Centrus Energy (HAM:4CU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €149.50 is trading 181.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.17.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4CU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 15.76 (729% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: €53.17 vs. price of €149.50 (181.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 626.3% above the Other Energy Sources median (#89 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:4CU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
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