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Staffline GroupLSE:STAF +5.32%40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:STAF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Business Services companies, Staffline Group ranks better than 68.34% 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 Staffline Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STAF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.45 Med: 1.2 Max: 13.42
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Staffline Group was 13.42. The lowest was -4.45. And the median was 1.20.
LSE:STAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.34% of 837
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs LSE:STAF: 0.69
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) 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.
Staffline Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Staffline Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staffline 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.
LSE:STAF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline 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.
Staffline Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.49 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Staffline Group. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #265 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Staffline Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Staffline Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.49 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Staffline Group's value of 0.49 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #265 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #265 out of 837 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Staffline Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Staffline Group's value of 0.49 is 69.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Staffline 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 1.60, based on 837 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. Staffline Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.49 is 69.4% 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 Staffline Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.49, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.52, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.49, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 69.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.49 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STAF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.49 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.40 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Business Services median (#265 of 837)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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