National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.45 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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ADX:NCTH National Corp for Tourism Hotels ADX:NCTH
69 GF Score
Price د.إ1.50
GF Value د.إ3.60
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA?

National for Tourism Hotels ADX:NCTH 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates ADX:NCTH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ3.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Travel & Leisure companies, National for Tourism Hotels ranks better than 64.53% on this metric.

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

National for Tourism Hotels's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was د.إ117 Mil. National for Tourism Hotels's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was د.إ786 Mil. National for Tourism Hotels's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was د.إ622 Mil. National for Tourism Hotels's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.45.

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 National for Tourism Hotels's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:NCTH' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39   Med: 1.93   Max: 3.85
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of National for Tourism Hotels was 3.85. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 1.93.

ADX:NCTH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.53% of 654 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.415 vs ADX:NCTH: 1.45

National for Tourism Hotels  (ADX:NCTH) 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.


National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National for Tourism Hotels'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.

National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

National for Tourism Hotels Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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National for Tourism Hotels Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 2.36 3.85 3.33 3.79 1.45

ADX:NCTH vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, National for Tourism Hotels'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.


National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National for Tourism Hotels's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National for Tourism Hotels's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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National for Tourism Hotels Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

National for Tourism Hotels'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
=(117.016 + 785.674) / 621.88
=1.45

National for Tourism Hotels's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(117.016 + 785.674) / 621.88
=1.45

* 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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 mean?
National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 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 National for Tourism Hotels. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, National for Tourism Hotels' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.39 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #232 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is National for Tourism Hotels' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
National for Tourism Hotels' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 3.85. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.42. National for Tourism Hotels' value of 1.45 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #232 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National for Tourism Hotels has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National for Tourism Hotels' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, National for Tourism Hotels ranks #232 out of 654 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts National for Tourism Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.42. National for Tourism Hotels' value of 1.45 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, National for Tourism Hotels' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.39 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 2.42, National for Tourism Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.42, based on 654 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. National for Tourism Hotels's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 is 40% 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 National for Tourism Hotels. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National for Tourism Hotels's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National for Tourism Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.60, compared to a current price of د.إ1.50 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 40% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.42. National for Tourism Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 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 National for Tourism Hotels (ADX:NCTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National for Tourism Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.50 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.60. GuruFocus considers National for Tourism Hotels to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:NCTH:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.45 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: د.إ3.60 vs. price of د.إ1.50 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% below the Travel & Leisure median (#232 of 654)

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


National for Tourism Hotels Business Description

Address Airport Road, P.O. Box 6942, Abu Dhabi, ARE
National Corp for Tourism Hotels owns, manages, and invests in hotels and leisure complexes. The company operates through four main segments: Hotels, which provide room and food and beverage services to customers; Retail services, offering beverage sales to customers; Catering services, which deliver contract-based catering solutions; and Holding, responsible for managing the corporation's investments, overseeing hotel development and management, and coordinating overall corporate activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Catering Services segment. Geographically, it operates only in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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