Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


LSE:CSSG Croma Security Solutions Group PLC LSE:CSSG
40 GF Score
Price £0.69
GF Value £0.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Croma Security Solutions Group LSE:CSSG 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:CSSG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks better than 75.89% on this metric.

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

Croma Security Solutions Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.15 Mil. Croma Security Solutions Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.34 Mil. Croma Security Solutions Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.08 Mil. Croma Security Solutions Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.

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

LSE:CSSG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.5   Max: 1.35
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Croma Security Solutions Group was 1.35. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.50.

LSE:CSSG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.89% of 838 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs LSE:CSSG: 0.41

Croma Security Solutions Group  (LSE:CSSG) 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.


Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Croma Security Solutions 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.

Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Croma Security Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 1.35 0.69 0.46 0.40

Croma Security Solutions 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 0.45 0.44 0.35 0.43 0.46

LSE:CSSG vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Croma Security Solutions 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.


Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Croma Security Solutions Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Croma Security Solutions Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Croma Security Solutions Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.149 + 0.419) / 1.427
=0.40

Croma Security Solutions 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
=(0.151 + 0.342) / 1.076
=0.46

* 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 0.46 mean?
Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 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 Croma Security Solutions Group. This is near median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Croma Security Solutions Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #202 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Croma Security Solutions Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Croma Security Solutions Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 is near median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.35. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Croma Security Solutions Group's value of 0.46 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #202 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Croma Security Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croma Security Solutions Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #202 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Croma Security Solutions Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Croma Security Solutions Group's value of 0.46 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Croma Security Solutions Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Croma Security Solutions 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 838 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. Croma Security Solutions Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 is 71.3% 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 Croma Security Solutions Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croma Security Solutions Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croma Security Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.89, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 71.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Croma Security Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46 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 Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croma Security Solutions Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.89. GuruFocus considers Croma Security Solutions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CSSG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.46 (near median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: £0.89 vs. price of £0.69 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.3% below the Business Services median (#202 of 838)

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


Croma Security Solutions Group Business Description

Address Solent Way, Unit 7 and 8, Fulcrum 4, Fareham, Whiteley, Hampshire, GBR, PO15 7FT
Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is a UK-based company providing security services through its segments, Croma Fire and Security and Croma Locksmiths (Locks), which generate the majority of revenue. The company focuses on asset protection through CCTV security, fire, alarm systems, identity management, and access control. It supplies, installs, and maintains locks, padlocks, safes, ironmongery, UPVC mechanisms, security shutters, grilles, and doors. Additionally, it designs, installs, monitors, and maintains intruder alarm systems, fire and life safety systems, access control systems, perimeter detection systems, barriers, gates, bollards, and industrial and automatic doors/shutters. The services include security systems, fire services, and locksmith services.
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