AKR (Acadia Realty Trust) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.30 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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AKR Acadia Realty Trust AKR
72 GF Score
Price $20.85
GF Value $18.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA?

Acadia Realty Trust AKR +0.05% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates AKR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 REITs companies, Acadia Realty Trust ranks better than 72.96% on this metric.

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

Acadia Realty Trust's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $43.3 Mil. Acadia Realty Trust's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,617.5 Mil. Acadia Realty Trust's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $313.2 Mil. Acadia Realty Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.30.

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 Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AKR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.16   Med: 8.77   Max: 12.16
Current: 4.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acadia Realty Trust was 12.16. The lowest was 4.16. And the median was 8.77.

AKR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.96% of 577 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.56 vs AKR: 4.16

Acadia Realty Trust  (NYSE:AKR) 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.


Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acadia Realty Trust'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.

Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Acadia Realty Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Acadia Realty Trust Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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AKR vs UE, FCPT, IVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Acadia Realty Trust'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.


Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Acadia Realty Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Acadia Realty Trust'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
=(89.5 + 1831.49) / 213.169
=9.01

Acadia Realty Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(43.323 + 1617.547) / 313.156
=5.30

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.30 mean?
Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.30 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadia Realty Trust. This is 40% below median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.16 to 12.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadia Realty Trust ranks #156 out of 577 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acadia Realty Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.30 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 12.16. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56. Acadia Realty Trust's value of 5.30 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadia Realty Trust ranks #156 out of 577 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadia Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadia Realty Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UE and FCPT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Acadia Realty Trust ranks #156 out of 577 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Acadia Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56. Acadia Realty Trust's value of 5.30 is 19.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Acadia Realty Trust's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.16 to 12.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 6.56, Acadia Realty Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.56, based on 577 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. Acadia Realty Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.30 is 19.2% 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 Acadia Realty Trust. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadia Realty Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.30, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadia Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.82, compared to a current price of $20.85 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.30, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 19.2% below the REITs industry median of 6.56. Acadia Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Acadia Realty Trust (AKR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.30 as of Jun. 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 Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadia Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.85 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.82. GuruFocus considers Acadia Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AKR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.30 (40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77)
  • GF Value™: $18.82 vs. price of $20.85 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.2% below the REITs median (#156 of 577)

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


Acadia Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges WX1:Germany
Address 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300, Rye, NY, USA, 10580
Acadia Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the operation, management, leasing, renovation, and acquisition of shopping centers and mixed-use properties with retail components. The company operates through three segments: REIT Portfolio segment consists of high-quality retail properties located in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated metropolitan areas with a long-term investment horizon; Investment Management segment holds the retail real estate in which the company co-invests with high-quality institutional investors; and Structured Financing segment consists of earnings and expenses related to notes and mortgages receivable Fees earned by the company as the general partner or managing member through Investment Management.
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