Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.14 (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median

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ASX:VVA Viva Leisure Ltd ASX:VVA
86 GF Score
Price A$1.55
GF Value A$2.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA?

Viva Leisure ASX:VVA +6.55% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.14 as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates ASX:VVA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 650 Travel & Leisure companies, Viva Leisure ranks worse than 69.08% on this metric.

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

Viva Leisure's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$42.7 Mil. Viva Leisure's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$326.3 Mil. Viva Leisure's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$89.1 Mil. Viva Leisure's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.14.

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 Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:VVA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 5.4   Max: 22.64
Current: 4.27

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Viva Leisure was 22.64. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 5.40.

ASX:VVA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.08% of 650 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.52 vs ASX:VVA: 4.27

Viva Leisure  (ASX:VVA) 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.


Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viva Leisure'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.

Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Viva Leisure Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.37 11.75 5.20 5.40 4.88

Viva Leisure Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 4.82 5.27 4.93 4.57 4.14

ASX:VVA vs AS, HAS, LTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Viva Leisure'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.


Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Viva Leisure Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(41.981 + 341.698) / 78.708
=4.87

Viva Leisure'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
=(42.712 + 326.315) / 89.102
=4.14

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.14 mean?
Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.14 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 Viva Leisure. This is 23% below median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Viva Leisure ranks #449 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Viva Leisure's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.14 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 22.64. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Viva Leisure's value of 4.14 is 64.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viva Leisure ranks #449 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viva Leisure has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viva Leisure's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Viva Leisure ranks #449 out of 650 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Viva Leisure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Viva Leisure's value of 4.14 is 64.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Viva Leisure's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 22.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Viva Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.52, based on 650 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. Viva Leisure's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.14 is 64.3% 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 Viva Leisure. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viva Leisure's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.14, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viva Leisure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.05, compared to a current price of A$1.55 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.14, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 64.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.52. Viva Leisure's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.14 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 Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viva Leisure stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.55 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.05. GuruFocus considers Viva Leisure to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VVA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.14 (23% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
  • GF Value™: A$2.05 vs. price of A$1.55 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#449 of 650)

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


Viva Leisure Business Description

Address 23 Challis Street, DKSN 2.0 North Building, Level 3, Dickson, Canberra, ACT, AUS, 2602
Viva Leisure Ltd is an Australia-based company engaged in operating health clubs within the health and leisure industry. It offers customers several different membership options and a range of different types of facilities, from box fitness facilities to boutique fitness facilities. The company brands include Clublime, Ladies Only, Psyclelife, Hiit Republic, Swim School, GymmyPT, and others. The group operates in one segment, health club operations. Geographically, it operates only in Australia.
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