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Kelt ExplorationKELTF -0.26%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates KELTF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 715 Oil & Gas companies, Kelt Exploration ranks better than 82.66% 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 Kelt Exploration's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KELTF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.01 Med: 0.59 Max: 2.72
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kelt Exploration was 2.72. The lowest was -0.01. And the median was 0.59.
KELTF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.66% of 715
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2
vs KELTF: 0.62
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.
Kelt Exploration Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kelt Exploration Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelt Exploration'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.
KELTF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kelt Exploration'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.
Kelt Exploration Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kelt Exploration's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelt Exploration'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Kelt Exploration (KELTF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 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 Kelt Exploration. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #124 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Kelt Exploration's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kelt Exploration's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Kelt Exploration's value of 0.38 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #124 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelt Exploration has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelt Exploration's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #124 out of 715 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kelt Exploration in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Kelt Exploration's value of 0.38 is 81% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Kelt Exploration 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.00, based on 715 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. Kelt Exploration's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.38 is 81% 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 Kelt Exploration. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelt Exploration's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelt Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelt Exploration (KELTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.18, compared to a current price of $6.91 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 81% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.00. Kelt Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Kelt Exploration (KELTF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.38 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 Kelt Exploration (KELTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelt Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.91 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.18.
GuruFocus considers Kelt Exploration to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KELTF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.38 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $6.18 vs. price of $6.91 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81% below the Oil & Gas median (#124 of 715)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KELTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelt Exploration Ltd is an oil and gas company that focuses on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. The company focuses on exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas resources, in west central Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.
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