KLRGF (Keller Group) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.70 (As of Dec. 2025) — 55% Below Median

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KLRGF Keller Group PLC KLRGF
65 GF Score
Price $36.19
GF Value $16.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Keller Group KLRGF 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates KLRGF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Keller Group ranks better than 72.24% on this metric.

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

Keller Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $39 Mil. Keller Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $376 Mil. Keller Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $593 Mil. Keller Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.70.

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 Keller Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KLRGF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.56   Max: 3.93
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Keller Group was 3.93. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.56.

KLRGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.24% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.17 vs KLRGF: 0.83

Keller Group  (OTCPK:KLRGF) 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.


Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keller 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.

Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Keller Group 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 1.62 2.17 1.43 1.03 0.96

Keller Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.92 1.20 0.79 1.01 0.70

KLRGF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Keller 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.


Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Keller Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Keller Group'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
=(39.09 + 376.439) / 431.727
=0.96

Keller Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(39.09 + 376.439) / 593.306
=0.70

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.70 mean?
Keller Group (KLRGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Keller Group. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Keller Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #390 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Keller Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Keller Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.70 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 3.93. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Keller Group's value of 0.70 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #390 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keller Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keller Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Keller Group ranks #390 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Keller Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Keller Group's value of 0.70 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Keller Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 3.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Keller Group 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.17, based on 1,405 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. Keller Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.70 is 67.7% 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 Keller Group. For the Construction 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. Keller Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.70, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keller Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keller Group (KLRGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.29, compared to a current price of $36.19 — trading 122.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.70, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 67.7% below the Construction industry median of 2.17. Keller Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Keller Group (KLRGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Keller Group (KLRGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keller Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.19 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.29. GuruFocus considers Keller Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KLRGF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.70 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: $16.29 vs. price of $36.19 (122.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.7% below the Construction median (#390 of 1405)

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


Keller Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KLRl:UKKLR:UK01K:Germany
Address 2 Kingdom Street, London, GBR, W2 6BD
Keller Group PLC is a UK-based company, principally engaged in the provision of specialist geotechnical services. It offers site preparation and ground engineering solutions across the construction sector. Its techniques include Ground improvement, Grouting, Deep foundations, Earth retention, Marine, Post-tension systems, Industrial services and instrumentation and monitoring. Its serves various industries including Infrastructure, Power, industrial, Office and Residential. Its geographical segments are North America; Europe and Middle East; and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from North America.
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