VestisVSTS +1.25%43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates VSTS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Vestis ranks worse than 87.95% 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 Vestis's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VSTS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 4.13 Max: 7.43
Current: 6.51
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vestis was 7.43. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 4.13.
VSTS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.95% of 838
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs VSTS: 6.51
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.
Vestis Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vestis Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vestis'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.
VSTS vs PRG, WLFC, CTOS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vestis'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.
Vestis Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vestis's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vestis'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.
Vestis (VSTS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.92 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 Vestis. This is 43% above median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, Vestis' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 7.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #737 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Vestis' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vestis' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.92 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 7.43. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Vestis' value of 5.92 is 270% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vestis ranks #737 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vestis has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vestis' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PRG and WLFC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vestis ranks #737 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vestis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Vestis' value of 5.92 is 270% above this benchmark. Historically, Vestis' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 7.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Vestis 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 838 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. Vestis's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.92 is 270% 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 Vestis. 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. Vestis's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.92, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vestis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis (VSTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.41, compared to a current price of $14.53 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.92, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 270% above the Business Services industry median of 1.60. Vestis' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Vestis (VSTS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.92 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 Vestis (VSTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vestis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.53 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.41.
GuruFocus considers Vestis to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VSTS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.92 (43% above median its 10-year median of 4.13)
GF Value™: $11.41 vs. price of $14.53 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270% above the Business Services median (#737 of 838)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vestis Corp is a provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. It provides uniforms, mats, towels, linens, restroom supplies, first-aid supplies, safety products, and other workplace supplies. The Company serves customers ranging from small, family-owned operations with a single location to large corporations and national franchises with multiple locations. The company operates in the United States and Canada as reportable segments. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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