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Premier InvestmentsASX:PMV -1.05%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 as of Jan. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:PMV with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Premier Investments ranks better than 79.69% 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 Premier Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PMV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Premier Investments was 1.10. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.94.
ASX:PMV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.69% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs ASX:PMV: 0.86
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) 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.
Premier Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Premier Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Investments'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.
ASX:PMV vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Premier Investments'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.
Premier Investments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Premier Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Investments'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.
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 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 Premier Investments. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Premier Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Investments ranks #183 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Premier Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Premier Investments' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Premier Investments' value of 0.69 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Investments ranks #183 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Premier Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Premier Investments ranks #183 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Premier Investments in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Premier Investments' value of 0.69 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Premier Investments' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Premier Investments 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 901 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. Premier Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 71.3% 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 Premier Investments. 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. Premier Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.99, compared to a current price of A$14.11 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 71.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Premier Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Premier Investments (ASX:PMV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 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 Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$14.11 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.99.
GuruFocus considers Premier Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PMV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.69 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: A$11.99 vs. price of A$14.11 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#183 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Investments owns two global retail brands. While Smiggle has been operating outside of its core Australian and New Zealand markets for many years, the more prolific fashion brand Peter Alexander only recently entered the United Kingdom. The unique Smiggle brand retails children's stationery in Australia and overseas markets. Premier materially restructured in 2025, merging its five core apparel brands with department store Myer. It distributed its Myer equity stake to its shareholders with an in-specie capital reduction and dividend.Premier is also a significant shareholder in Australia-listed Breville Group.
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