Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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FRA:PDC Pediatrix Medical Group Inc FRA:PDC
54 GF Score
Price €22.60
GF Value €11.41
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What is Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pediatrix Medical Group FRA:PDC +1.80% 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:PDC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.41. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 478 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks better than 50.63% on this metric.

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

Pediatrix Medical Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €177 Mil. Pediatrix Medical Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €368 Mil. Pediatrix Medical Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €184 Mil. Pediatrix Medical Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96.

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 Pediatrix Medical Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PDC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.34   Med: 4.55   Max: 23.48
Current: 2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pediatrix Medical Group was 23.48. The lowest was -23.34. And the median was 4.55.

FRA:PDC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.63% of 478 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs FRA:PDC: 2.21

Pediatrix Medical Group  (FRA:PDC) 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.


Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pediatrix Medical 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.

Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pediatrix Medical Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Pediatrix Medical Group 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 3.85 2.34 1.57 2.65 2.96

FRA:PDC vs SEM, AGL, SGRY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Pediatrix Medical 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.


Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pediatrix Medical Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pediatrix Medical Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Pediatrix Medical Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pediatrix Medical Group'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
=(32.791 + 509.17) / 234.187
=2.31

Pediatrix Medical Group'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
=(176.725 + 367.979) / 184.168
=2.96

* 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 2.96 mean?
Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 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 Pediatrix Medical Group. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #236 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Pediatrix Medical Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pediatrix Medical Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Pediatrix Medical Group's value of 2.96 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #236 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pediatrix Medical Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pediatrix Medical Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SEM and AGL?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pediatrix Medical Group ranks #236 out of 478 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Pediatrix Medical Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Pediatrix Medical Group's value of 2.96 is 31.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Pediatrix Medical Group 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 2.25, 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. Pediatrix Medical Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 31.6% 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 Pediatrix Medical Group. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pediatrix Medical Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pediatrix Medical Group stock overvalued right now?
Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.41, compared to a current price of €22.60 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 31.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.25. Pediatrix Medical Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 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 Pediatrix Medical Group (FRA:PDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pediatrix Medical Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.60 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.41.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PDC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (35% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: €11.41 vs. price of €22.60 (98.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#236 of 478)

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


Pediatrix Medical Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MD:USA
Address 1301 Concord Terrace, Sunrise, FL, USA, 33323
Pediatrix Medical Group Inc provides physician services to hospitals, intensive care units, and other medical units. The services provided by the company include maternal care for expectant mothers, intensive care for premature babies, cardiology care for infants suffering from heart defects, and anesthesia care during surgeries, among others. The company operates only under one segment which provides physician services including newborn, maternal-fetal, and other pediatric subspecialty care. It generates majority of the revenue through neonatology and other pediatric subspecialties.
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