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The Hackett GroupHCKT +2.37%56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 388% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks worse than 69.23% 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 The Hackett Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HCKT'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.4 Max: 2.73
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of The Hackett Group was 2.73. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.40.
HCKT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.23% of 1716
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs HCKT: 2.42
The Hackett Group (NAS:HCKT) 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.
The Hackett Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
The Hackett Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hackett 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.
HCKT vs TTGT, UIS, TSSI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett 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.
The Hackett Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Hackett Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hackett Group'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.
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 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 The Hackett Group. This is 388% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1188 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is The Hackett Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
The Hackett Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 388% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.73. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. The Hackett Group's value of 1.95 is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1188 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TTGT and UIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1188 out of 1716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places The Hackett Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. The Hackett Group's value of 1.95 is 78.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.09, The Hackett 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,716 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. The Hackett Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 78.9% 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 The Hackett Group. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hackett Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 388% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.37, compared to a current price of $10.38 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 388% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 78.9% above the Software industry median of 1.09. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.38 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.37.
GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCKT:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95 (388% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $24.37 vs. price of $10.38 (57.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Software median (#1188 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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