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Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA -2.07%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨466.14 (Fairly Valued). Among 478 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks better than 81.59% 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 Shifa International Hospitals's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.48
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shifa International Hospitals was 2.48. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.90.
KAR:SHFA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.59% of 478
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.185
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.48
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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 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 Shifa International Hospitals. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.34 to 2.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #88 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 2.48. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.53 is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #88 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #88 out of 478 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.53 is 75.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.34 to 2.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Shifa International Hospitals 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.19, based on 478 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 75.7% 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 Shifa International Hospitals. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨466.14, compared to a current price of ₨501.82 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 75.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.19. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨501.82 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨466.14.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.53 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: ₨466.14 vs. price of ₨501.82 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#88 of 478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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