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WSP GlobalTSX:WSP +1.39%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates TSX:WSP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$247.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,403 Construction companies, WSP Global ranks worse than 65.22% 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 WSP Global's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:WSP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.41 Max: 3.63
Current: 3.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of WSP Global was 3.63. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.41.
TSX:WSP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.22% of 1403
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs TSX:WSP: 3.63
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.
WSP Global Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
WSP Global Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WSP Global'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.
TSX:WSP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WSP Global'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.
WSP Global Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WSP Global's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WSP Global'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
WSP Global (TSX:WSP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.59 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 WSP Global. This is 90% above median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, WSP Global's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #915 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is WSP Global's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
WSP Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.59 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.63. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. WSP Global's value of 4.59 is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #915 out of 1403 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WSP Global has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WSP Global's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #915 out of 1403 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places WSP Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. WSP Global's value of 4.59 is 113.5% above this benchmark. Historically, WSP Global's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 2.15, WSP Global 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.15, based on 1,403 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. WSP Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.59 is 113.5% 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 WSP Global. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WSP Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WSP Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global (TSX:WSP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$247.59, compared to a current price of C$174.77 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 113.5% above the Construction industry median of 2.15. WSP Global's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 WSP Global (TSX:WSP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59 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 WSP Global (TSX:WSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$174.77 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$247.59.
GuruFocus considers WSP Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WSP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.59 (90% above median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: C$247.59 vs. price of C$174.77 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.5% above the Construction median (#915 of 1403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WSP Global Inc provides a professional services consulting firm offering technical expertise and advice to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Earth & Environment, Property & Buildings, and Power & Energy sectors. The company also offers specialized services in project and program delivery and advisory services. The firm operates through four reportable segments namely, Canada, Americas ( United States and Latin America), EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa), and APAC (Asia Pacific, comprising Australia, New Zealand and Asia).
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