FIH Group (LSE:FIH) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 195% Above Median

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LSE:FIH FIH Group PLC LSE:FIH
52 GF Score
Price £1.63
GF Value £1.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

FIH Group LSE:FIH -1.52% 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:FIH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Conglomerates companies, FIH Group ranks worse than 97.97% on this metric.

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

FIH Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.21 Mil. FIH Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £17.58 Mil. FIH Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.22 Mil. FIH Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.45.

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 FIH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FIH' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.06   Med: 2.86   Max: 37.37
Current: 37.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of FIH Group was 37.37. The lowest was -29.06. And the median was 2.86.

LSE:FIH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.97% of 444 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.795 vs LSE:FIH: 37.37

FIH Group  (LSE:FIH) 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.


FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FIH 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.

FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

FIH Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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FIH Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only 2.55 -1.98 -100.12 -19.50 8.45

LSE:FIH vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, FIH 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.


FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, FIH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FIH Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

FIH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.213 + 17.582) / 0.503
=37.37

FIH Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.213 + 17.582) / 2.224
=8.45

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.45 mean?
FIH Group (LSE:FIH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.45 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 FIH Group. This is 195% above median its historical median of 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #435 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is FIH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
FIH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.45 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 2.86. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. FIH Group's value of 8.45 is 202.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #435 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FIH Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FIH Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, FIH Group ranks #435 out of 444 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places FIH Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. FIH Group's value of 8.45 is 202.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 2.80, FIH Group has consistently been above 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.80, based on 444 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. FIH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.45 is 202.3% above 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 FIH Group. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FIH Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.45, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FIH Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIH Group (LSE:FIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.78, compared to a current price of £1.63 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.45, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 202.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.80. FIH Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 FIH Group (LSE:FIH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.45 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 FIH Group (LSE:FIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIH Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.63 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.78. GuruFocus considers FIH Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FIH:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.45 (195% above median its 10-year median of 2.86)
  • GF Value™: £1.78 vs. price of £1.63 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 202.3% above the Conglomerates median (#435 of 444)

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


FIH Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FBLM:Germany
Address 133-137 South Street, Kenburgh Court, Bishop\'s Stortford, Hertfordshire, GBR, CM23 3HX
FIH Group PLC is a holding company. The company's operating segments include General Trading, Ferry Services, and Art Logistics and Storage. It generates maximum revenue from the General trading segment. Geographically, it has a presence in the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom, and derives the majority of its revenue from the Falkland Islands.
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