Auckland International AirportACKDF +2.96%87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates ACKDF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Auckland International Airport ranks worse than 58.76% 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 Auckland International Airport's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ACKDF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96 Med: 3.68 Max: 7.21
Current: 3.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Auckland International Airport was 7.21. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 3.68.
ACKDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.76% of 868
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs ACKDF: 3.20
Auckland International Airport (OTCPK:ACKDF) 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.
Auckland International Airport Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Auckland International Airport Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Auckland International Airport Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Auckland International Airport'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.
Auckland International Airport Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Auckland International Airport's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auckland International Airport'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Auckland International Airport. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Auckland International Airport's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.96 to 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #510 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Auckland International Airport's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Auckland International Airport's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 7.21. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Auckland International Airport's value of 3.28 is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #510 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Auckland International Airport has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auckland International Airport's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Auckland International Airport ranks #510 out of 868 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Auckland International Airport in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Auckland International Airport's value of 3.28 is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Auckland International Airport's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.96 to 7.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Auckland International Airport 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 868 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. Auckland International Airport's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 is 24.2% 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 Auckland International Airport. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auckland International Airport's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auckland International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.96, compared to a current price of $5.23 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 24.2% above the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Auckland International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Auckland International Airport (ACKDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Auckland International Airport (ACKDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auckland International Airport stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.23 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.96.
GuruFocus considers Auckland International Airport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACKDF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.28 (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: $4.96 vs. price of $5.23 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Transportation median (#510 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACKDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auckland International Airport Business Description
Auckland Airport is New Zealand's largest airport, handling about 75% of the country's international arrivals and departures. It owns over 1,500 hectares of land, and hosts unregulated ancillary commercial services, including retail and duty-free, car parking, hotels, warehouses, and offices. Substantial development opportunities are set to materially expand capacity over the next decade. The airport also has a 25% stake in the small, but fast-growing Queenstown airport on New Zealand's South Island.
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