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Genel EnergyCHIX:GENLL +0.58%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GENLL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks better than 50.5% 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 Genel Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GENLl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59 Med: 0.8 Max: 7.84
Current: 1.99
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genel Energy was 7.84. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was 0.80.
CHIX:GENLl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.5% of 705
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs CHIX:GENLl: 1.99
Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLl) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Genel Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Genel Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genel Energy'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:GENLL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genel Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genel Energy'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.28 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 Genel Energy. This is 185% above median its historical median of 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #349 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Genel Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genel Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.28 is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Genel Energy's value of 2.28 is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #349 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #349 out of 705 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Genel Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Genel Energy's value of 2.28 is 13.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Genel Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 705 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. Genel Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.28 is 13.4% 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 Genel Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genel Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 13.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 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 Genel Energy (CHIX:GENLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GENLL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.28 (185% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.52 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#349 of 705)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GENLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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