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Catering International ServicesXPAR:ALCIS -1.89%80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALCIS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, Catering International Services ranks better than 70.35% 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 Catering International Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALCIS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1.02 Max: 3.02
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Catering International Services was 3.02. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.02.
XPAR:ALCIS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.35% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs XPAR:ALCIS: 0.62
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.
Catering International Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Catering International Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Catering International Services Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 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 Catering International Services. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Catering International Services' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #247 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Catering International Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Catering International Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.02. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Catering International Services' value of 0.54 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #247 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #247 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Catering International Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Catering International Services' value of 0.54 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Catering International Services' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Catering International Services 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 1.67, based on 833 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. Catering International Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 67.7% 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 Catering International Services. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.57, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 67.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.57.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.54 (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: €14.57 vs. price of €20.80 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Business Services median (#247 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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