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SBS PhilippinesPHS:SBS 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 6.58. GuruFocus rates PHS:SBS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, SBS Philippines ranks worse than 86.22% 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 SBS Philippines's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:SBS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 6.58 Max: 12.01
Current: 8.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SBS Philippines was 12.01. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 6.58.
PHS:SBS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.22% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs PHS:SBS: 8.59
SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) 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.
SBS Philippines Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SBS Philippines Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBS Philippines'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, SBS Philippines'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.
SBS Philippines Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SBS Philippines's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBS Philippines'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.
SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.34 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 SBS Philippines. This is 12% above median its historical median of 6.58. Over the past decade, SBS Philippines' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.43 to 12.01. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #1064 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is SBS Philippines' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SBS Philippines' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.34 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 12.01. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. SBS Philippines' value of 7.34 is 239.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #1064 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SBS Philippines has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Philippines' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SBS Philippines ranks #1064 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SBS Philippines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. SBS Philippines' value of 7.34 is 239.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SBS Philippines' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.43 to 12.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.58 vs. the industry median of 2.16, SBS Philippines 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. SBS Philippines's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.34 is 239.8% 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 SBS Philippines. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Philippines's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.34, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.28, compared to a current price of ₱3.15 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.34, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58 and 239.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. SBS Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.34 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 SBS Philippines (PHS:SBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Philippines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.15 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.28.
GuruFocus considers SBS Philippines to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:SBS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.34 (12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58)
GF Value™: ₱3.28 vs. price of ₱3.15 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.8% above the Chemicals median (#1064 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:SBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBS Philippines Corp is engaged in chemical trading and distribution. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of chemical products to service the following industries: food ingredients, industrial, animal health and nutrition including feeds and veterinary care, pharmaceutical, home and personal care and environment and infrastructure, and many others. It also provides value-added service to its customers by providing logistics management in sourcing, procuring, warehousing and transporting the chemical products and materials. It derives maximum revenue from food Ingredients.
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