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AcsionJSE:ACS 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates JSE:ACS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Real Estate companies, Acsion ranks better than 85.55% 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 Acsion's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ACS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.99 Max: 6.85
Current: 0.99
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acsion was 6.85. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.99.
JSE:ACS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.55% of 1273
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.66
vs JSE:ACS: 0.99
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.
Acsion Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Acsion Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acsion'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Acsion'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.
Acsion Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Acsion's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acsion'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Acsion (JSE:ACS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acsion. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Acsion's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Acsion ranks #184 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Acsion's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acsion's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 6.85. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66. Acsion's value of 1.04 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acsion ranks #184 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acsion has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acsion's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Acsion ranks #184 out of 1273 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Acsion in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66. Acsion's value of 1.04 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Acsion's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 6.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Acsion 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.66, based on 1,273 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. Acsion's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 81.6% 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 Acsion. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acsion's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acsion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acsion (JSE:ACS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.34, compared to a current price of R11.10 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 81.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.66. Acsion's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Acsion (JSE:ACS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 as of Feb. 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 Acsion (JSE:ACS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acsion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R11.10 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.34.
GuruFocus considers Acsion to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ACS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: R8.34 vs. price of R11.10 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.6% below the Real Estate median (#184 of 1273)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ACS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acsion Ltd is a property development company. The company has three main reportable segments, which are South African property operations, South African hospitality operations, and International property operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the South African property operations segment. Geographically, the company's majority of the activities are based in South Africa and Cyprus, with a substantial part of its revenue being generated from its operations in South Africa.
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