Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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ADX:ALDAR Aldar Properties PJSC ADX:ALDAR
94 GF Score
Price د.إ7.80
GF Value د.إ13.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aldar Properties PJSC ADX:ALDAR -2.38% 94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates ADX:ALDAR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ13.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Real Estate companies, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks better than 72.11% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aldar Properties PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ735 Mil. Aldar Properties PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ29,885 Mil. Aldar Properties PJSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ12,885 Mil. Aldar Properties PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.

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 Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ALDAR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 2.7   Max: 3.33
Current: 2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aldar Properties PJSC was 3.33. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 2.70.

ADX:ALDAR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.11% of 1273 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.66 vs ADX:ALDAR: 2.43

Aldar Properties PJSC  (ADX:ALDAR) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aldar Properties PJSC'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.

Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aldar Properties PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Aldar Properties PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.95 1.93 2.32 1.81 2.38

Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Aldar Properties PJSC'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.


Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Aldar Properties PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1476.901 + 25023.455) / 11994.808
=2.21

Aldar Properties PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(735.325 + 29884.583) / 12884.684
=2.38

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 mean?
Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 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 Aldar Properties PJSC. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.89 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #355 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aldar Properties PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 3.33. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66. Aldar Properties PJSC's value of 2.38 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #355 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aldar Properties PJSC has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aldar Properties PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Aldar Properties PJSC ranks #355 out of 1273 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Aldar Properties PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66. Aldar Properties PJSC's value of 2.38 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Aldar Properties PJSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.89 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Aldar Properties PJSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.66, based on 1,273 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. Aldar Properties PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 58% 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 Aldar Properties PJSC. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aldar Properties PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aldar Properties PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ13.53, compared to a current price of د.إ7.80 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 58% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.66. Aldar Properties PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 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 Aldar Properties PJSC (ADX:ALDAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aldar Properties PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ7.80 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ13.53. GuruFocus considers Aldar Properties PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ALDAR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.38 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: د.إ13.53 vs. price of د.إ7.80 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Real Estate median (#355 of 1273)

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


Aldar Properties PJSC Business Description

Address Aldar Square, Yas Island, P.O. Box 51133, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Aldar Properties PJSC is a general real estate company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in various businesses predominantly the development, sales, investment, construction, leasing, management, and associated services for real estate. Its operating segment includes Property development and sales; Project management services; International; Investment properties; Hospitality and leisure; Education, Estates and Others. The company generates maximum of its revenue from the Property development and sales segment.
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