Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 112.21 (As of Jun. 2026) — 2949% Above Median

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CHIX:DLNL Derwent London PLC CHIX:DLNL
71 GF Score
Price £20.76
GF Value £28.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA?

Derwent London CHIX:DLNL -1.52% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 112.21 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2949% above its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DLNL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £28.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 576 REITs companies, Derwent London ranks worse than 89.41% on this metric.

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

Derwent London's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.5 Mil. Derwent London's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £1,458.2 Mil. Derwent London's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £13.0 Mil. Derwent London's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 112.21.

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 Derwent London's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:DLNl' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.82   Med: 3.68   Max: 14.5
Current: 14.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Derwent London was 14.50. The lowest was -19.82. And the median was 3.68.

CHIX:DLNl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
89.41% of 576 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.52 vs CHIX:DLNl: 14.50

Derwent London  (CHIX:DLNl) 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.


Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Derwent London'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.

Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Derwent London Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.76 -5.30 -3.13 9.75 7.34

Derwent London Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 -100.80 4.67 6.96 8.12 112.21

CHIX:DLNL vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Derwent London'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.


Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Derwent London's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Derwent London Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Derwent London's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(232.1 + 1295.5) / 208
=7.34

Derwent London's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.5 + 1458.2) / 13
=112.21

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 112.21 mean?
Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 112.21 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Derwent London. This is 2949% above median its historical median of 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #515 out of 576 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Derwent London's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Derwent London's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 112.21 is 2949% above median its 10-year median of 3.68. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52. Derwent London's value of 112.21 is 1621% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #515 out of 576 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Derwent London has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Derwent London's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #515 out of 576 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Derwent London in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52. Derwent London's value of 112.21 is 1621% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 6.52, Derwent London 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 6.52, based on 576 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. Derwent London's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 112.21 is 1621% 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 Derwent London. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Derwent London's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 112.21, which is 2949% above median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Derwent London stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £28.62, compared to a current price of £20.76 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 112.21, which is 2949% above median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 1621% above the REITs industry median of 6.52. Derwent London's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 112.21 as of Jun. 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 Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £20.76 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £28.62. GuruFocus considers Derwent London to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DLNL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 112.21 (2949% above median its 10-year median of 3.68)
  • GF Value™: £28.62 vs. price of £20.76 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1621% above the REITs median (#515 of 576)

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


Derwent London Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges DWVYF:USADLN:UKDVK:Germany
Address 25 Savile Row, London, GBR, W1S 2ER
Derwent London PLC is London's inventive office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Its appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries. The group has been a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) principally property investors with tax-exempt property rental businesses, but remain subject to corporation tax on nonexempt income and gains The Group owns and manages an investment portfolio of approximately 5.4 million sq ft, of which 98% is located in central London, with a specific focus on the West End and the areas bordering the City of London.
71GF Score

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