Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median

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TSX:FSZ Fiera Capital Corp TSX:FSZ
71 GF Score
Price C$5.32
GF Value C$6.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA?

Fiera Capital TSX:FSZ +0.95% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates TSX:FSZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 384 Asset Management companies, Fiera Capital ranks worse than 79.95% on this metric.

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

Fiera Capital's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.7 Mil. Fiera Capital's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$807.2 Mil. Fiera Capital's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$121.9 Mil. Fiera Capital's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.70.

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 Fiera Capital's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:FSZ' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.52   Med: 5.24   Max: 7.61
Current: 5.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fiera Capital was 7.61. The lowest was 3.52. And the median was 5.24.

TSX:FSZ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.95% of 384 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs TSX:FSZ: 5.56

Fiera Capital  (TSX:FSZ) 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.


Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fiera Capital'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.

Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Fiera Capital 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 3.52 5.35 3.86 5.14 4.56

Fiera Capital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.91 6.20 4.58 4.50 6.70

TSX:FSZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fiera Capital'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.


Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fiera Capital's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSX:FSZ
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Fiera Capital Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Fiera Capital'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
=(9.198 + 753.702) / 167.326
=4.56

Fiera Capital's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.727 + 807.234) / 121.888
=6.70

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.70 mean?
Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.70 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 Fiera Capital. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, Fiera Capital's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.52 to 7.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #307 out of 384 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Fiera Capital's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fiera Capital's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.70 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 7.61. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39. Fiera Capital's value of 6.70 is 382% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #307 out of 384 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fiera Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fiera Capital's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fiera Capital ranks #307 out of 384 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Fiera Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39. Fiera Capital's value of 6.70 is 382% above this benchmark. Historically, Fiera Capital's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.52 to 7.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Fiera Capital 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.39, based on 384 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. Fiera Capital's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.70 is 382% 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 Fiera Capital. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fiera Capital's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.70, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fiera Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.46, compared to a current price of C$5.32 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.70, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 382% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.39. Fiera Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.70 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 Fiera Capital (TSX:FSZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiera Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.32 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.46. GuruFocus considers Fiera Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FSZ:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.70 (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: C$6.46 vs. price of C$5.32 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 382% above the Asset Management median (#307 of 384)

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


Fiera Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRPF:USAZFS:Germany
Address 1981 McGill College Avenue, Suite 1500, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3A 0H5
Fiera Capital Corp is an asset management firm that delivers customized and multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary, and private wealth clients. The company's operating segment is asset management services. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States of America, Europe, Middle East, & Africa, and Asia. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Canada.
71GF Score

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