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Primeserv GroupJSE:PMV 90 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks better than 97% 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 Primeserv Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.38 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Primeserv Group was 1.53. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.38.
JSE:PMV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97% of 834
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs JSE:PMV: 0.04
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.
Primeserv Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Primeserv Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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.
JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.
Primeserv Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 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 Primeserv Group. This is 89% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #25 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Primeserv Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Primeserv Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.53. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Primeserv Group's value of 0.04 is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #25 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #25 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Primeserv Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Primeserv Group's value of 0.04 is 97.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Primeserv Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 834 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. Primeserv Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 97.6% 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 Primeserv Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.67, compared to a current price of R3.10 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 97.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R3.10 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.67.
GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (89% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: R2.67 vs. price of R3.10 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% below the Business Services median (#25 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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