PLS GroupASX:PLS +0.43%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2533% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 591 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 70.39% 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 PLS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.07 Med: 0.06 Max: 82.99
Current: 2.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PLS Group was 82.99. The lowest was -15.07. And the median was 0.06.
ASX:PLS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.39% of 591
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.23
vs ASX:PLS: 2.89
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.
PLS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
PLS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.
PLS Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 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 PLS Group. This is 2533% above median its historical median of 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #416 out of 591 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is PLS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PLS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 is 2533% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. PLS Group's value of 1.58 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #416 out of 591 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #416 out of 591 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. PLS Group's value of 1.58 is 28.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 1.23, PLS Group 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.23, based on 591 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. PLS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.58 is 28.5% 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 PLS Group. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58, which is 2533% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.33, compared to a current price of A$4.63 — trading 98.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58, which is 2533% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 28.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.23. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.58 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.63 is trading 98.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.33.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.58 (2533% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: A$2.33 vs. price of A$4.63 (98.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#416 of 591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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