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Abacus GroupASX:ABG +1.09%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 578 REITs companies, Abacus Group ranks worse than 61.07% 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 Abacus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ABG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87 Med: 2.65 Max: 11.07
Current: 7.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Abacus Group was 11.07. The lowest was -4.87. And the median was 2.65.
ASX:ABG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.07% of 578
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.51
vs ASX:ABG: 7.66
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.
Abacus Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Abacus Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abacus Group'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.
ASX:ABG vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Abacus Group'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.
Abacus Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Abacus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abacus Group'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.
Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.13 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 Abacus Group. This is 169% above median its historical median of 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #353 out of 578 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Abacus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Abacus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.13 is 169% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51. Abacus Group's value of 7.13 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #353 out of 578 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abacus Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abacus Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Abacus Group ranks #353 out of 578 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Abacus Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51. Abacus Group's value of 7.13 is 9.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 6.51, Abacus Group 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.51, based on 578 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. Abacus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.13 is 9.5% 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 Abacus Group. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abacus Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.13, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abacus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.33, compared to a current price of A$0.93 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.13, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 9.5% above the REITs industry median of 6.51. Abacus Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Abacus Group (ASX:ABG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.13 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 Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abacus Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.93 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.33.
GuruFocus considers Abacus Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ABG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.13 (169% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: A$1.33 vs. price of A$0.93 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the REITs median (#353 of 578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abacus Group is the owner and manager of real estate assets in Australia. The property portfolio mainly comprises modern office towers in city centers and suburban locations, with several small retail assets. Rents collected from these property holdings are the major income source for Abacus. The group also has considerable exposure to the self-storage sector through the publicly listed Storage King. Abacus has been the external manager of the self-storage REIT and owns a 20% stake in it since Storage King was spun out of Abacus and floated on the stock exchange in 2023. Following an agreement in May 2026, Storage King will internalize management from fiscal 2027.
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