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Pets at Home GroupCHIX:PETSL +0.25%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PETSL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pets at Home Group ranks better than 58.93% 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 Pets at Home Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PETSl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 1.88 Max: 2.94
Current: 1.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pets at Home Group was 2.94. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 1.88.
CHIX:PETSl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.93% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs CHIX:PETSl: 1.91
Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSl) 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.
Pets at Home Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Pets at Home Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pets at Home 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:PETSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Pets at Home 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.
Pets at Home Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pets at Home Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pets at Home 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 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 Pets at Home Group. This is near median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Pets at Home Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.58 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #370 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Pets at Home Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pets at Home Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 2.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Pets at Home Group's value of 1.88 is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #370 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pets at Home Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pets at Home Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #370 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Pets at Home Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Pets at Home Group's value of 1.88 is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pets at Home Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.58 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Pets at Home 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 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. Pets at Home Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 is 21.7% 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 Pets at Home Group. 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. Pets at Home Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pets at Home Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.91, compared to a current price of £1.99 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 21.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Pets at Home Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.99 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.91.
GuruFocus considers Pets at Home Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PETSL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: £2.91 vs. price of £1.99 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#370 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PETSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pets at Home Group PLC is an omnichannel British retailer operating mainly in the United Kingdom. The company has a network of stores, websites, grooming salons, and pet services, such as veterinary. The product portfolio is diverse, including items for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, and wildlife. The items sold are from the following categories: food, pet beds, toys, pet clothing, kennels, collars, healthcare, grooming, training, books, and accessories. The products are sold under the Pets at Home brand, private brand, and labels. The veterinary services are located within stores, as well as in stand-alone locations, throughout the U.K.
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