Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.36 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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PHS:TUGS Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc PHS:TUGS
56 GF Score
Price ₱1.02
GF Value ₱0.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA?

Harbor Star Shipping Services PHS:TUGS +0.99% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.36 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 7.28. GuruFocus rates PHS:TUGS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks better than 82.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Harbor Star Shipping Services's enterprise value is ₱4,010 Mil. Harbor Star Shipping Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱920 Mil. Therefore, Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:TUGS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 7.28   Max: 18.59
Current: 4.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Harbor Star Shipping Services was 18.59. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 7.28.

PHS:TUGS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.71% of 902 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.7 vs PHS:TUGS: 4.36

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-19), Harbor Star Shipping Services's stock price is ₱1.02. Harbor Star Shipping Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.029. Therefore, Harbor Star Shipping Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 35.17.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Harbor Star Shipping Services  (PHS:TUGS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Harbor Star Shipping Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.02/0.029
=35.17

Harbor Star Shipping Services's share price for today is ₱1.02.
Harbor Star Shipping Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱0.029.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Harbor Star Shipping Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Harbor Star Shipping Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.


Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Harbor Star Shipping Services EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Harbor Star Shipping Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4010.257/920.117
=4.36

Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Enterprise Value is ₱4,010 Mil.
Harbor Star Shipping Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱920 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.36 mean?
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.36 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Harbor Star Shipping Services. This is 40% below median its historical median of 7.28. Over the past decade, Harbor Star Shipping Services' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.09 to 18.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #156 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.36 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 18.59. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 4.36 is 49.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #156 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #156 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Harbor Star Shipping Services in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 4.36 is 49.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Harbor Star Shipping Services' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.09 to 18.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.28 vs. the industry median of 8.70, Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.70, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.36 is 49.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Harbor Star Shipping Services. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.36, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 7.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱1.02 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.36, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.28 and 49.9% below the Transportation industry median of 8.70. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱1.02 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61. GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.36 (40% below median its 10-year median of 7.28)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱1.02 (67.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.9% below the Transportation median (#156 of 902)

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


Harbor Star Shipping Services Business Description

Address 2224 A. Bonifacio Street corner Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway, Bangkal, Makati, PHL, 1233
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc is an integrated maritime service provider. The service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towing, ship salvage, marine construction, repair, and maintenance works, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemicals, ship and crew management, diving, and underwater marine works. Other marine services include oil and chemical spill response, diving and underwater work, and ship and crew management. The company operates in two segments: Harbor assistance and Renewable energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Harbor assistance segment.
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