LT Group (PHS:LTG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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PHS:LTG LT Group Inc PHS:LTG
82 GF Score
Price ₱14.34
GF Value ₱11.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

LT Group PHS:LTG -1.10% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates PHS:LTG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 460 Conglomerates companies, LT Group ranks better than 79.57% on this metric.

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

LT Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱5,397 Mil. LT Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱38,921 Mil. LT Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱56,912 Mil. LT Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

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

PHS:LTG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.96   Max: 2.7
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LT Group was 2.70. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.96.

PHS:LTG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.57% of 460 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.755 vs PHS:LTG: 0.76

LT Group  (PHS:LTG) 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.


LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LT 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.

LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

LT Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.00 1.64 1.16 0.56 0.76

LT Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.53 0.49 0.49 0.71 0.78

PHS:LTG vs HON, MMM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, LT 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.


LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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LT Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

LT Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5372.443 + 38552.987) / 58079.184
=0.76

LT 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
=(5397.053 + 38921.491) / 56911.552
=0.78

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 mean?
LT Group (PHS:LTG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 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 LT Group. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, LT Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #94 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is LT Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LT Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.70. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. LT Group's value of 0.78 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LT Group ranks #94 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LT Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LT Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #94 out of 460 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LT Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. LT Group's value of 0.78 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, LT Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 2.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 2.76, LT 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.76, based on 460 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. LT Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 71.7% 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 LT Group. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LT Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group (PHS:LTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.78, compared to a current price of ₱14.34 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 71.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.76. LT Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱14.34 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.78. GuruFocus considers LT Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:LTG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.78 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: ₱11.78 vs. price of ₱14.34 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.7% below the Conglomerates median (#94 of 460)

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


LT Group Business Description

Address 30th Street Corner Rizal Drive, 11th Floor, Unit 3 Bench Tower, Crescent Park West 5, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, PHL, 1634
LT Group Inc has banking, property development, distilled spirits, beverage, and tobacco businesses. The company operates in the Philippines. LT's Banking business provides a full range of banking and other financial services to government, corporate, and retail customers, and it accounts for roughly half of the company's total income. The remaining income is split between the following businesses: Distilled Spirits, which manufactures and sells rum and spirits; Beverages, which produces and sells beer, soft drinks, and bottled water; Tobacco, which manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products; and Property Development, which develops, leases, manages, and sells residential real estate, but also commercial, industrial, and urban properties.
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