Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median

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ADX:PALMS Palms Sports PJSC ADX:PALMS
62 GF Score
Price د.إ7.33
GF Value د.إ11.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

Palms Sports PJSC ADX:PALMS -0.41% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates ADX:PALMS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ11.93 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 647 Travel & Leisure companies, Palms Sports PJSC ranks better than 78.67% on this metric.

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

Palms Sports PJSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ43 Mil. Palms Sports PJSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ79 Mil. Palms Sports PJSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ118 Mil. Palms Sports PJSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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

ADX:PALMS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.58
Current: 0.74

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Palms Sports PJSC was 1.58. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.76.

ADX:PALMS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.67% of 647 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.53 vs ADX:PALMS: 0.74

Palms Sports PJSC  (ADX:PALMS) 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.


Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palms Sports 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.

Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Palms Sports PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.01 0.00 1.36 1.58 0.76

Palms Sports 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 1.48 1.05 0.63 0.68 1.03

ADX:PALMS vs AS, HAS, LTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Palms Sports 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.


Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Palms Sports PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Palms Sports PJSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Palms Sports 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
=(45.44 + 78.547) / 163.401
=0.76

Palms Sports 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
=(43.079 + 78.548) / 118.316
=1.03

* 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 1.03 mean?
Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 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 Palms Sports PJSC. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Palms Sports PJSC ranks #138 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Palms Sports PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Palms Sports PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53. Palms Sports PJSC's value of 1.03 is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palms Sports PJSC ranks #138 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palms Sports PJSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palms Sports PJSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Palms Sports PJSC ranks #138 out of 647 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Palms Sports PJSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53. Palms Sports PJSC's value of 1.03 is 59.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 2.53, Palms Sports 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.53, based on 647 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. Palms Sports PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 59.3% 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 Palms Sports PJSC. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palms Sports PJSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palms Sports PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ11.93, compared to a current price of د.إ7.33 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 59.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.53. Palms Sports PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100. 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 Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 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 Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palms Sports PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ7.33 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ11.93. GuruFocus considers Palms Sports PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:PALMS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.03 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: د.إ11.93 vs. price of د.إ7.33 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100
  • Industry Position: 59.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#138 of 647)

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


Palms Sports PJSC Business Description

Address Eastern Ring Road, Al Muntazah, 2nd Floor, Building 12, Ministries Complex, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Palms Sports PJSC is a sports management and marketing company engaged in trading sports goods and providing sports enterprise investment, institutional management, and security guard services. its reportable segments are: Income from guarding and cleaning services, which includes the provision of security guard services and onshore and offshore oil cleaning services to customers; Income from coaching and training services, which generates the maximum revenue and includes providing specialized sports training services in Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and combat sports; Income from educational services, which includes the provision of educational services and the management of educational institutes; and Others, which includes IT research and physiotherapy treatment services.
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