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Columbus EnergyWAR:CLC +3.73%40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates WAR:CLC with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of zł4.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Semiconductors companies, Columbus Energy ranks worse than 138696.12% 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 Columbus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:CLC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.4 Med: 3.32 Max: 41.99
Current: -1.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Columbus Energy was 41.99. The lowest was -32.40. And the median was 3.32.
WAR:CLC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 721
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs WAR:CLC: -1.91
Columbus Energy (WAR:CLC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Columbus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Columbus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus Energy'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.
WAR:CLC vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Columbus Energy'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.
Columbus Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Columbus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus Energy'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.
Columbus Energy (WAR:CLC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.58 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 Columbus Energy. This is 128% above median its historical median of 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #999999 out of 721 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Columbus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Columbus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. Columbus Energy's value of 7.58 is 426.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #999999 out of 721 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Columbus Energy has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #999999 out of 721 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Columbus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. Columbus Energy's value of 7.58 is 426.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Columbus Energy 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.44, based on 721 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. Columbus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 426.4% 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 Columbus Energy. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus Energy (WAR:CLC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł4.19, compared to a current price of zł2.50 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 426.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.44. Columbus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Columbus Energy (WAR:CLC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.58 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 Columbus Energy (WAR:CLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł2.50 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł4.19.
GuruFocus considers Columbus Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:CLC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.58 (128% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: zł4.19 vs. price of zł2.50 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 426.4% above the Semiconductors median (#999999 of 721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:CLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus Energy SA is a Poland based company involved in providing energy efficiency services. Its products include photovoltaic systems, that convert solar radiation into electricity.
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