Foxtons Group (CHIX:FOXTL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.86 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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CHIX:FOXTL Foxtons Group PLC CHIX:FOXTL
51 GF Score
Price £0.40
GF Value £0.61
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! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Foxtons Group CHIX:FOXTL -0.43% 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FOXTL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, Foxtons Group ranks better than 79.07% on this metric.

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

Foxtons Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.8 Mil. Foxtons Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £54.6 Mil. Foxtons Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £33.6 Mil. Foxtons Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.86.

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 Foxtons Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:FOXTl' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 2.16   Max: 7.71
Current: 1.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Foxtons Group was 7.71. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.16.

CHIX:FOXTl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.07% of 1271 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.62 vs CHIX:FOXTl: 1.68

Foxtons Group  (CHIX:FOXTl) 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.


Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Foxtons 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.

Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Foxtons Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Foxtons Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 2.81 1.75 1.59 1.42 1.86

CHIX:FOXTL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Foxtons 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.


Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Foxtons Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Foxtons Group'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
=(7.787 + 54.618) / 37.225
=1.68

Foxtons Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(7.787 + 54.618) / 33.608
=1.86

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 mean?
Foxtons Group (CHIX:FOXTL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Foxtons Group. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Foxtons Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.68 to 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Foxtons Group ranks #266 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Foxtons Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Foxtons Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 7.71. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Foxtons Group's value of 1.86 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foxtons Group ranks #266 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foxtons Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foxtons Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Foxtons Group ranks #266 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Foxtons Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Foxtons Group's value of 1.86 is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Foxtons Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.68 to 7.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 5.62, Foxtons 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.62, based on 1,271 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. Foxtons Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.86 is 66.9% 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 Foxtons Group. 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. Foxtons Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foxtons Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foxtons Group (CHIX:FOXTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.61, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 66.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.62. Foxtons Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Foxtons Group (CHIX:FOXTL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.86 as of Dec. 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 Foxtons Group (CHIX:FOXTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foxtons Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.61. GuruFocus considers Foxtons Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FOXTL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.86 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: £0.61 vs. price of £0.40 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% below the Real Estate median (#266 of 1271)

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


Foxtons Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FOXT:UK
Address 566 Chiswick High Road, Building 12, Chiswick Park, London, GBR, W4 5BE
Foxtons Group PLC is an estate agency, providing residential property sales and lettings services in the United Kingdom. The company operates in three segments: Sales, Lettings, and Financial Services. The sales segment generates a commission on sales of residential property. The letting segment earns fees from letting and management of residential properties and income from interest earned on tenant's deposits. The Financial Services segment generates commission from the arrangement of mortgages and related products under contracts with financial service providers and receives administration fees from clients. The majority of its revenue comes from the Letting segment.
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