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CML MicrosystemsLSE:CML +1.36%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:CML with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, CML Microsystems ranks better than 73.27% 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 CML Microsystems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CML'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CML Microsystems was 0.60. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.14.
LSE:CML's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.27% of 722
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.415
vs LSE:CML: 0.35
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.
CML Microsystems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CML Microsystems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CML Microsystems'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.
LSE:CML vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, CML Microsystems'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.
CML Microsystems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CML Microsystems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CML Microsystems'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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 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 CML Microsystems. This is 136% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, CML Microsystems' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #193 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is CML Microsystems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CML Microsystems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.60. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42. CML Microsystems' value of 0.33 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #193 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CML Microsystems has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CML Microsystems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #193 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CML Microsystems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42. CML Microsystems' value of 0.33 is 76.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CML Microsystems' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 1.42, CML Microsystems 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.42, based on 722 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. CML Microsystems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 76.7% 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 CML Microsystems. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CML Microsystems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CML Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.86, compared to a current price of £2.60 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 76.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.42. CML Microsystems' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.60 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.86.
GuruFocus considers CML Microsystems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CML:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.33 (136% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: £2.86 vs. price of £2.60 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% below the Semiconductors median (#193 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CML Microsystems PLC designs manufacture and markets a range of semiconductors for industrial and professional applications within the storage, wireless, and wireline communications market areas. It operates internationally with subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. The company is focused only one reporting segment, the Semiconductor segment.
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