BGKCF (Bangkok Chain Hospital) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Below Median

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BGKCF Bangkok Chain Hospital PLC BGKCF
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What is Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA?

Bangkok Chain Hospital BGKCF 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates BGKCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks better than 86.79% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Bangkok Chain Hospital's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.2 Mil. Bangkok Chain Hospital's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.2 Mil. Bangkok Chain Hospital's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.3 Mil. Bangkok Chain Hospital's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

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 Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BGKCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 1.43   Max: 2.79
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bangkok Chain Hospital was 2.79. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.43.

BGKCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.79% of 477 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs BGKCF: 0.24

Bangkok Chain Hospital  (OTCPK:BGKCF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bangkok Chain Hospital'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.

Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Bangkok Chain Hospital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.76 0.54 0.32 0.30

Bangkok Chain Hospital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.33 0.38 0.33 0.27

BGKCF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Bangkok Chain Hospital'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.


Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Bangkok Chain Hospital Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(20.036 + 7.546) / 93.265
=0.30

Bangkok Chain Hospital's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(14.18 + 7.247) / 80.28
=0.27

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 mean?
Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital. This is 81% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #63 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.79. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18. Bangkok Chain Hospital's value of 0.27 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #63 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bangkok Chain Hospital has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Chain Hospital's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #63 out of 477 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bangkok Chain Hospital in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18. Bangkok Chain Hospital's value of 0.27 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Chain Hospital's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Bangkok Chain Hospital 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.18, based on 477 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. Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 is 87.6% 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Chain Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 87.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.18. Bangkok Chain Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Chain Hospital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.

Key valuation signals for BGKCF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.27 (81% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.22 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#63 of 477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BGKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bangkok Chain Hospital Business Description

Other Exchanges BCH:Thailand
Address 44 Moo 4, Chaengwattana Road, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, THA, 11120
Bangkok Chain Hospital PLC is engaged in operating private hospitals and, nursing businesses to provide medical treatment to patients in Bangkok vicinity, Chiang Rai, Saraburi, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Ayudhaya, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo Province, and Lao People's Democratic Republic as well as selling healthy drinks, providing medical analysis and research services in operation rooms, and providing assets management services relevant to the hospital and property for rent. The group operates in single line of business, private hospital business.
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