Access Group Holdings Co (FSE:7042) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Below Median

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FSE:7042 Access Group Holdings Co Ltd FSE:7042
43 GF Score
Price 円694.00
GF Value 円405.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Access Group Holdings Co FSE:7042 -0.43% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates FSE:7042 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円405.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 70 Personal Services companies, Access Group Holdings Co ranks better than 61.43% on this metric.

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

Access Group Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円384 Mil. Access Group Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Access Group Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円475 Mil. Access Group Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.

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 Access Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:7042' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.29   Med: 2.88   Max: 31.76
Current: 1.35

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Access Group Holdings Co was 31.76. The lowest was -13.29. And the median was 2.88.

FSE:7042's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.43% of 70 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs FSE:7042: 1.35

Access Group Holdings Co  (FSE:7042) 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.


Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Access Group Holdings 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.

Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Access Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.96 31.76 9.66 2.63 1.59

Access Group Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.14 9.38 -11.55 0.81 0.65

FSE:7042 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Access Group Holdings 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.


Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Access Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Access Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Access Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(384.488 + 0) / 242.614
=1.58

Access Group Holdings Co'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
=(384.488 + 0) / 475.368
=0.81

* 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 0.81 mean?
Access Group Holdings Co (FSE:7042) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.81 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 Access Group Holdings Co. This is 72% below median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #27 out of 70 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Access Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Access Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.81 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.88. The Personal Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Access Group Holdings Co's value of 0.81 is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #27 out of 70 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Access Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Access Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Access Group Holdings Co ranks #27 out of 70 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Access Group Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Access Group Holdings Co's value of 0.81 is 62.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Access Group Holdings Co 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 2.14, 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. Access Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.81 is 62.1% 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 Access Group Holdings Co. For the Personal Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Access Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.81, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Access Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Group Holdings Co (FSE:7042) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円405.52, compared to a current price of 円694.00 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.81, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 62.1% below the Personal Services industry median of 2.14. Access Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Access Group Holdings Co (FSE:7042), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.81 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 Access Group Holdings Co (FSE:7042) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Access Group Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円694.00 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円405.52. GuruFocus considers Access Group Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:7042:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.81 (72% below median its 10-year median of 2.88)
  • GF Value™: 円405.52 vs. price of 円694.00 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 62.1% below the Personal Services median (#27 of 70)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Access Group Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7042:Japan
Address 1-1-1 Minami-Aoyama, 15th Floor, Shin-Aoyama Building East Wing, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
Access Group Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the promotion, human resource recruitment, public relations, and school public relations businesses. Under the Promotion business, it supports sales promotion activities of companies and corporations. Under the human resource recruitment and public relations, it is focused on public relations projects for young people, mainly graduates. Further, it also plans and manages employment information sites and joint company briefing sessions; and offers recruitment support service; and the School public relation business plans and operates admission information site, junior high school information magazine, newspaper coalition, and joint explanatory meeting, as well as produces various publicity tools, including Website and Web application system.
43GF Score

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