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JD Sports FashionJDDSF 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 as of Jan. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates JDDSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 54.83% 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 JD Sports Fashion's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JDDSF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.37
Current: 2.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of JD Sports Fashion was 2.37. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 1.96.
JDDSF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.83% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs JDDSF: 2.06
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.
JD Sports Fashion Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
JD Sports Fashion Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.
JDDSF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion'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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.69 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #407 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.69 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 2.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. JD Sports Fashion's value of 1.69 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #407 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #407 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts JD Sports Fashion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. JD Sports Fashion's value of 1.69 is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 2.40, JD Sports Fashion 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. JD Sports Fashion's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.69 is 29.6% 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 JD Sports Fashion. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.90, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 29.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.90.
GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JDDSF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.69 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $1.90 vs. price of $1.06 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#407 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JDDSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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