RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Debt-to-EBITDA : -4.62 (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:RHB RH Bophelo Ltd JSE:RHB
74 GF Score
Price R2.00
GF Value R6.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA?

RH Bophelo JSE:RHB 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.62 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:RHB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Asset Management companies, RH Bophelo ranks better than 56.59% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

RH Bophelo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R26.14 Mil. RH Bophelo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1.62 Mil. RH Bophelo's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R-6.01 Mil. RH Bophelo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -4.62.

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 RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:RHB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.99

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RH Bophelo was 0.99. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was 0.17.

JSE:RHB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.59% of 387 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs JSE:RHB: 0.99

RH Bophelo  (JSE:RHB) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RH Bophelo'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.

RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

RH Bophelo Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 -2.87 0.29 0.99 0.99

RH Bophelo Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 1.01 0.94 1.46 -4.62

JSE:RHB vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, RH Bophelo'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.


RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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RH Bophelo Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(26.135 + 1.617) / 27.97
=0.99

RH Bophelo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(26.135 + 1.617) / -6.012
=-4.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.62 mean?
RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.62 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 RH Bophelo. According to the industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #168 out of 387 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RH Bophelo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.62. Based on the distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #168 out of 387 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RH Bophelo has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RH Bophelo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, RH Bophelo ranks #168 out of 387 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts RH Bophelo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.39, based on 387 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. 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 RH Bophelo. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RH Bophelo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RH Bophelo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.29, compared to a current price of R2.00 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.62. RH Bophelo's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.62 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 RH Bophelo (JSE:RHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RH Bophelo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.00 is trading 68.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.29. GuruFocus considers RH Bophelo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RHB:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.62
  • GF Value™: R6.29 vs. price of R2.00 (68.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RH Bophelo Business Description

Address 1, Melrose Boulevard, Unit 12, 1st Floor, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
RH Bophelo Ltd is a healthcare investment company. Its main business involves the acquisition of healthcare assets in commercial entities or special situations across the South African market. It is engaged in making equity, quasi-equity, and equity-related investments in healthcare and financial sectors, specifically in operational infrastructure, health insurance, private hospital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, retail and distribution, and healthcare technology. The company's operating segments are the Healthcare segment and the Financial Services segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare segment, which focuses on making investments in healthcare infrastructure, healthcare technology, and property companies.
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