Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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CAI:EMFD Emaar Misr for Development SAE CAI:EMFD
86 GF Score
Price E£11.25
GF Value E£8.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE CAI:EMFD -1.57% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates CAI:EMFD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of E£8.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Real Estate companies, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks better than 92.93% on this metric.

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

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£3,314 Mil. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£34 Mil. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£41,276 Mil. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:EMFD' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE was 0.32. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.

CAI:EMFD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
92.93% of 1273 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.62 vs CAI:EMFD: 0.23

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE  (CAI:EMFD) 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.


Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE'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.

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.01 0.32 0.32 0.21

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 0.17 0.29 1.32 0.84 0.08

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE'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.


Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3948.927 + 316.465) / 19924.791
=0.21

Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE'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
=(3314.498 + 34.119) / 41276.124
=0.08

* 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 0.08 mean?
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #90 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.32. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's value of 0.08 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #90 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE ranks #90 out of 1273 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's value of 0.08 is 98.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 5.62, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.62, based on 1,273 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. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 98.6% 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£8.35, compared to a current price of E£11.25 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 98.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.62. Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 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 Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE (CAI:EMFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£11.25 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£8.35. GuruFocus considers Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:EMFD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.08 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: E£8.35 vs. price of E£11.25 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.6% below the Real Estate median (#90 of 1273)

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


Emaar Misr for DevelopmentE Business Description

Address Mokattam, P.O. Box 229, Cairo, EGY, 11571
Emaar Misr for Development SAE engages in the property development activities in Egypt. Its projects include Uptown Cairo, a mixed-use development project, which offers a range of amenities, including shopping centers, a business park, hotels, a spa, and golf courses. The company is also developing Mivida, a residential community, which consists of amenities, such as business and central park.
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