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Big Yellow GroupBYLOF 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates BYLOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 REITs companies, Big Yellow Group ranks better than 80.83% 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 Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BYLOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 2.48 Max: 5.45
Current: 3.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Big Yellow Group was 5.45. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 2.48.
BYLOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.83% of 579
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.49
vs BYLOF: 3.53
Big Yellow Group (OTCPK:BYLOF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Big Yellow Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Big Yellow Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Yellow 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.
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Big Yellow 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.
Big Yellow Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Yellow 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.20 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 Big Yellow Group. This is 69% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.62 to 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #111 out of 579 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.20 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 5.45. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.49. Big Yellow Group's value of 4.20 is 35.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #111 out of 579 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #111 out of 579 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Big Yellow Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.49. Big Yellow Group's value of 4.20 is 35.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Big Yellow Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.62 to 5.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 6.49, Big Yellow Group 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 6.49, based on 579 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. Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.20 is 35.3% 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 Big Yellow Group. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Yellow Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.20, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.18, compared to a current price of $11.80 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.20, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 35.3% below the REITs industry median of 6.49. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.20 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 Big Yellow Group (BYLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.80 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.18.
GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BYLOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.20 (69% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: $14.18 vs. price of $11.80 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the REITs median (#111 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
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