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LDC Dental PCLBKK:LDC 25 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates BKK:LDC with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 478 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, LDC Dental PCL ranks worse than 80.13% 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 LDC Dental PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:LDC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.06 Med: 2.93 Max: 5.94
Current: 5.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LDC Dental PCL was 5.94. The lowest was -1.06. And the median was 2.93.
BKK:LDC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.13% of 478
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.195
vs BKK:LDC: 5.94
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.
LDC Dental PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LDC Dental PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LDC Dental PCL'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.
BKK:LDC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LDC Dental PCL'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.
LDC Dental PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LDC Dental PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LDC Dental PCL'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.97 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 LDC Dental PCL. This is 104% above median its historical median of 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #383 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is LDC Dental PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LDC Dental PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.97 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. LDC Dental PCL's value of 5.97 is 172% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #383 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LDC Dental PCL has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LDC Dental PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #383 out of 478 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LDC Dental PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. LDC Dental PCL's value of 5.97 is 172% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 2.20, LDC Dental PCL 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.20, based on 478 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. LDC Dental PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.97 is 172% 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 LDC Dental PCL. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LDC Dental PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.97, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LDC Dental PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.38, compared to a current price of ฿0.24 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.97, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 172% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.20. LDC Dental PCL's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.97 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 LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LDC Dental PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.24 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.38.
GuruFocus considers LDC Dental PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:LDC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.97 (104% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: ฿0.38 vs. price of ฿0.24 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#383 of 478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:LDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LDC Dental PCL is a Thailand-based company that is engaged in operating dental clinics and selling products related to dentistry. The company offers X-ray radiation services, orthodontics, pedodontics, dental replacement prosthodontics, implants, oral med medicine, periodontics, root canal treatment, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry services, fillings, and others. The majority of its revenue is derived from Dental services. Geographically, it operates only in Thailand.
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