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James HalsteadJMHSF 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 91.32% 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 James Halstead's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JMHSF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of James Halstead was 0.15. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.10.
JMHSF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.32% of 1406
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs JMHSF: 0.15
James Halstead (OTCPK:JMHSF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
James Halstead Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
James Halstead Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on James Halstead. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, James Halstead's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #122 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is James Halstead's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
James Halstead's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.16 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.15. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. James Halstead's value of 0.16 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #122 out of 1406 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #122 out of 1406 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places James Halstead in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. James Halstead's value of 0.16 is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 2.17, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.17, based on 1,406 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. James Halstead's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.16 is 92.6% 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 James Halstead. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.16, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (JMHSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 78.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.16, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 92.6% below the Construction industry median of 2.17. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 78.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JMHSF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.16 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $1.68 (78.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Construction median (#122 of 1406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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