Rollins (FRA:RLS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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FRA:RLS Rollins Inc FRA:RLS
94 GF Score
Price €38.95
GF Value €52.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA?

Rollins FRA:RLS +0.83% 94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:RLS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 70 Personal Services companies, Rollins ranks better than 70% on this metric.

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

Rollins's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €260 Mil. Rollins's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €663 Mil. Rollins's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €617 Mil. Rollins's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.

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 Rollins's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RLS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.05   Max: 1.41
Current: 1.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rollins was 1.41. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.05.

FRA:RLS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70% of 70 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.205 vs FRA:RLS: 1.24

Rollins  (FRA:RLS) 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.


Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rollins'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.

Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Rollins Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.57 1.16 1.05 1.22

Rollins 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 1.32 1.05 0.89 1.34 1.50

FRA:RLS vs SCI, FTDR, HRB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Rollins'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.


Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rollins's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rollins Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Rollins'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
=(222.973 + 663.483) / 729.511
=1.22

Rollins'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
=(260.054 + 663.022) / 617.428
=1.50

* 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 1.50 mean?
Rollins (FRA:RLS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.50 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 Rollins. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Rollins' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Rollins ranks #21 out of 70 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Rollins' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rollins' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.50 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.41. The Personal Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21. Rollins' value of 1.50 is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rollins ranks #21 out of 70 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rollins has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rollins' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SCI and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Rollins ranks #21 out of 70 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Rollins in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21. Rollins' value of 1.50 is 32% below this benchmark. Historically, Rollins' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Rollins 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 Personal Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 2.21, based on 70 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. Rollins's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.50 is 32% 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 Rollins. For the Personal Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rollins's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.50, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rollins stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rollins (FRA:RLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.37, compared to a current price of €38.95 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.50, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 32% below the Personal Services industry median of 2.21. Rollins' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Rollins (FRA:RLS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.50 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 Rollins (FRA:RLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rollins stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €38.95 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.37. GuruFocus considers Rollins to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RLS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.50 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: €52.37 vs. price of €38.95 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32% below the Personal Services median (#21 of 70)

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


Rollins Business Description

Address 2170 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA, USA, 30324
Rollins is a global leader in route-based pest control services, with operations primarily in the United States and across North, Central, and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. Its portfolio of pest-control brands includes the prominent Orkin brand, a market leader in the US and Canada, with near-national coverage. It also has a portfolio of other brands, which it uses to reach customers through alternative sales channels. Residential pest and termite prevention accounts for the majority of Rollins' services, reflecting its ongoing focus on the US and Canadian markets.
94GF Score

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