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Frontier Transport HoldingsJSE:FTH 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 71.72% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.36
Current: 1.36
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Frontier Transport Holdings was 1.36. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.92.
JSE:FTH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.72% of 870
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645
vs JSE:FTH: 1.36
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Frontier Transport Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport Holdings'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.
Frontier Transport Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Transport Holdings'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 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 Frontier Transport Holdings. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #246 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.36. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 1.15 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #246 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #246 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Frontier Transport Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 1.15 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Frontier Transport Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 870 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.15 is 56.5% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.76, compared to a current price of R6.10 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 56.5% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.15 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R6.10 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.76.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.15 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: R6.76 vs. price of R6.10 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% below the Transportation median (#246 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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