Frontier DevelopmentsCHIX:FDEVL 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Nov. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks better than 56.35% 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 Frontier Developments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FDEVl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.68 Max: 2.29
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Frontier Developments was 2.29. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.68.
CHIX:FDEVl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.35% of 307
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs CHIX:FDEVl: 0.45
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.
Frontier Developments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Frontier Developments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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.
CHIX:FDEVL vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments'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 (Nov. 2025) EBITDA data.
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 as of Nov. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Frontier Developments. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Frontier Developments' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.45 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 307 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Frontier Developments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Frontier Developments' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 2.29. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69. Frontier Developments' value of 0.42 is 39.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 307 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 307 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Frontier Developments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69. Frontier Developments' value of 0.42 is 39.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Developments' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.45 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Frontier Developments 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.69, based on 307 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. Frontier Developments's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 39.1% 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 Frontier Developments. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.80, compared to a current price of £4.44 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 39.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.69. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.44 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.80.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.42 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: £2.80 vs. price of £4.44 (58.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% below the Interactive Media median (#134 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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