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ETS GroupHKSE:08031 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.45 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08031 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Business Services companies, ETS Group ranks worse than 119760.36% 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 ETS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08031'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: 0.31 Max: 1.07
Current: -0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ETS Group was 1.07. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was 0.31.
HKSE:08031's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 835
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs HKSE:08031: -0.34
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.
ETS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ETS Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ETS 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.
HKSE:08031 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, ETS 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.
ETS Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ETS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ETS 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
ETS Group (HKSE:08031) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.45 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ETS Group. According to the industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #999999 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is ETS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ETS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.45. Based on the distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #999999 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ETS Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #999999 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ETS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 835 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. 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 ETS Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group (HKSE:08031) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 79.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.45. ETS Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.45 as of Jun. 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 79.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17.
GuruFocus considers ETS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08031:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.45
GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.31 (79.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ETS Group Ltd is engaged in providing comprehensive multi-media contact services, contact centre system and staff insourcing in Hong Kong. It has its services in six operating segments: Outsourcing inbound contact service, Outsourcing outbound contact service, Staff insourcing service, Contact service centre & service centre facilities management service, and The System and software business. Key revenue is earned from Staff insourcing services.
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