J Frontier Co (FRA:R0L) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.94 (As of Feb. 2026) — 864% Above Median

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FRA:R0L J Frontier Co Ltd FRA:R0L
58 GF Score
Price €10.40
GF Value €9.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

J Frontier Co FRA:R0L 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.94 as of Feb. 2026, which is 864% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:R0L with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, J Frontier Co ranks worse than 94.59% on this metric.

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

J Frontier Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €17.6 Mil. J Frontier Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €12.6 Mil. J Frontier Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €4.3 Mil. J Frontier Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.94.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:R0L' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.22   Med: 0.72   Max: 14.96
Current: 14.96

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of J Frontier Co was 14.96. The lowest was -4.22. And the median was 0.72.

FRA:R0L's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
94.59% of 481 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs FRA:R0L: 14.96

J Frontier Co  (FRA:R0L) 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.


J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J Frontier Co'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.

J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

J Frontier Co Annual Data
Trend May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.72 -1.39 -4.22 4.75 14.96

J Frontier Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.59 76.31 7.65 6.94 -81.62

J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, J Frontier Co'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.


J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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J Frontier Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(17.722 + 11.009) / 1.921
=14.96

J Frontier Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(17.58 + 12.578) / 4.344
=6.94

* 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.94 mean?
J Frontier Co (FRA:R0L) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.94 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on J Frontier Co. This is 864% above median its historical median of 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, J Frontier Co ranks #455 out of 481 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
J Frontier Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.94 is 864% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. J Frontier Co's value of 6.94 is 216.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Frontier Co ranks #455 out of 481 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, J Frontier Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Frontier Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, J Frontier Co ranks #455 out of 481 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places J Frontier Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. J Frontier Co's value of 6.94 is 216.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 2.19, J Frontier Co 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 2.19, based on 481 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. J Frontier Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.94 is 216.9% 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 J Frontier Co. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Frontier Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.94, which is 864% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J Frontier Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Frontier Co (FRA:R0L) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.25, compared to a current price of €10.40 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.94, which is 864% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 216.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.19. J Frontier Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 J Frontier Co (FRA:R0L), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.94 as of Feb. 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 J Frontier Co (FRA:R0L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Frontier Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.40 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.25. GuruFocus considers J Frontier Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:R0L:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.94 (864% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: €9.25 vs. price of €10.40 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#455 of 481)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R0L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


J Frontier Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2934:Japan
Address 2-9-9 Shibuya, SANWA Aoyama Building, 8th floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
J Frontier Co Ltd is engaged in the healthcare sales business, medical care sales business and healthcare marketing business.
58GF Score

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