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Philippine SevenPHS:SEVN -1.16%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates PHS:SEVN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱54.16 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Philippine Seven ranks better than 67.45% 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 Philippine Seven's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:SEVN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.23
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Philippine Seven was 2.23. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.20.
PHS:SEVN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.45% of 255
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs PHS:SEVN: 1.25
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.
Philippine Seven Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Philippine Seven Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Philippine Seven'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philippine Seven's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 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 Philippine Seven. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Philippine Seven's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #83 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Philippine Seven's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Philippine Seven's value of 1.44 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #83 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Philippine Seven has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Seven's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #83 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Philippine Seven in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Philippine Seven's value of 1.44 is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Philippine Seven's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Philippine Seven 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.22, based on 255 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. Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 35.1% 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 Philippine Seven. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine Seven's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 20% above 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 Philippine Seven stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱54.16, compared to a current price of ₱34.10 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 35.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.22. Philippine Seven's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱34.10 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱54.16.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Seven to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:SEVN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.44 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: ₱54.16 vs. price of ₱34.10 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#83 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:SEVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philippine Seven Corp and its subsidiaries are engaged in retailing, merchandising, buying, selling, marketing, importing, exporting, franchising, acquiring, holding, distributing, warehousing, trading, exchanging, and handling payments for grocery items, dry goods, food products, beverages, and other consumer goods, along with operating warehouses, storage, delivery vehicles, and related facilities. The group is also involved in the management, development, sale, exchange, and holding of real estate, including buildings, houses, apartments, and other structures. Its revenues are derived from merchandise sales, franchise revenue, service income, rental income, and interest income. The company operates through a single segment, the store operations segment.
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