Johnson Service GroupCHIX:JSGL +0.85%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks better than 59.95% 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 Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:JSGl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Johnson Service Group was 1.26. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.97.
CHIX:JSGl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.95% of 839
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs CHIX:JSGl: 1.06
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGl) 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.
Johnson Service Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Johnson Service Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Johnson Service 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:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service 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.
Johnson Service Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service 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.
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 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 Johnson Service Group. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #336 out of 839 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.26. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.99 is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #336 out of 839 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #336 out of 839 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Johnson Service Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Johnson Service Group's value of 0.99 is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Service Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Johnson Service 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 a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 839 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. Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 is 38.1% 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 Johnson Service Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.69, compared to a current price of £1.66 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 38.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.66 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.69.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.99 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: £1.69 vs. price of £1.66 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Business Services median (#336 of 839)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JSGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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