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Briscoe GroupASX:BGP 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03 as of Jan. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates ASX:BGP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 898 Retail - Cyclical companies, Briscoe Group ranks better than 55.46% 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 Briscoe Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BGP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 1.89 Max: 2.37
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Briscoe Group was 2.37. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 1.89.
ASX:BGP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.46% of 898
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.395
vs ASX:BGP: 2.05
Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) 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.
Briscoe Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Briscoe Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Briscoe 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Briscoe 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.
Briscoe Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Briscoe Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Briscoe Group'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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Briscoe Group. This is near median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Briscoe Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #400 out of 898 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Briscoe Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 is near median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 2.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Briscoe Group's value of 2.03 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #400 out of 898 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Briscoe Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Briscoe Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #400 out of 898 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Briscoe Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Briscoe Group's value of 2.03 is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Briscoe Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Briscoe 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 898 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. Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 is 15.2% 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 Briscoe Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Briscoe Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Briscoe Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.08, compared to a current price of A$3.80 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 15.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Briscoe Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03 as of Jan. 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 Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.80 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.08.
GuruFocus considers Briscoe Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BGP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.03 (near median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: A$5.08 vs. price of A$3.80 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#400 of 898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Briscoe Group Ltd is one of New Zealand's retailing groups, operating homeware and sporting goods stores. It operates under three brand names: Briscoes Homeware, Living & Giving, and Rebel Sport. The company's operating segments include Homeware and Sporting Goods. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Homeware segment.
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