Ashmore GroupCHIX:ASHML +3.31%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ASHML with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks better than 80.93% 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 Ashmore Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ASHMl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.12
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ashmore Group was 0.12. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.
CHIX:ASHMl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.93% of 388
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.395
vs CHIX:ASHMl: 0.12
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHMl) 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.
Ashmore Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ashmore Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore 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.
CHIX:ASHML vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore 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.
Ashmore Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore 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.
Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 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 Ashmore Group. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #74 out of 388 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Ashmore Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ashmore Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.12. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Ashmore Group's value of 0.10 is 92.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #74 out of 388 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #74 out of 388 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ashmore Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Ashmore Group's value of 0.10 is 92.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Ashmore 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.40, based on 388 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. Ashmore Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 92.8% 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 Ashmore Group. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £2.18 — trading 51.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 92.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.40. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 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 Ashmore Group (CHIX:ASHML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.18 is trading 51.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ASHML:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.10 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £2.18 (51.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% below the Asset Management median (#74 of 388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ASHML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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