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Berkeley Group Holdings (The)CHIX:BKGL +1.50%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 as of Apr. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BKGL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £41.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) ranks better than 77.5% 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 Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BKGl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.01 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Berkeley Group Holdings (The) was 1.38. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.01.
CHIX:BKGl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.5% of 80
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs CHIX:BKGl: 1.38
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.
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
CHIX:BKGL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'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.
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (CHIX:BKGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.57 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Berkeley Group Holdings (The). This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) ranks #18 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.57 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.38. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s value of 1.57 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) ranks #18 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) ranks #18 out of 80 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Berkeley Group Holdings (The) in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s value of 1.57 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.30 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.58, based on 80 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. Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.57 is 56.1% 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 Berkeley Group Holdings (The). For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berkeley Group Holdings (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (CHIX:BKGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £41.22, compared to a current price of £35.16 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 56.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.58. Berkeley Group Holdings (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (CHIX:BKGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 as of Apr. 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 Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (CHIX:BKGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £35.16 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £41.22.
GuruFocus considers Berkeley Group Holdings (The) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BKGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.57 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: £41.22 vs. price of £35.16 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#18 of 80)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BKGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berkeley Group is a UK homebuilder specializing in large-scale brownfield redevelopment projects in and around London. The group is vertically integrated through the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. It also has a nascent proprietary built-to-rent platform.
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