Glenveagh Properties (CHIX:GLVL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.18 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Below Median

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CHIX:GLVL Glenveagh Properties PLC CHIX:GLVL
86 GF Score
Price €2.40
GF Value €2.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA?

Glenveagh Properties CHIX:GLVL 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GLVL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 82 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Glenveagh Properties ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.

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

Glenveagh Properties's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.4 Mil. Glenveagh Properties's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €238.8 Mil. Glenveagh Properties's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €207.0 Mil. Glenveagh Properties's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.17.

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 Glenveagh Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:GLVl' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.48   Med: 1.47   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.65

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Glenveagh Properties was 2.28. The lowest was -9.48. And the median was 1.47.

CHIX:GLVl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.61% of 82 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.735 vs CHIX:GLVl: 1.65

Glenveagh Properties  (CHIX:GLVl) 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.


Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glenveagh Properties'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.

Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Glenveagh Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.28 1.18 1.64 1.79 1.65

Glenveagh Properties Semi-Annual Data
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 0.95 14.26 0.97 3.69 1.18

CHIX:GLVL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Glenveagh Properties'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.


Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Glenveagh Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Glenveagh Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Glenveagh Properties'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
=(4.397 + 238.848) / 147.298
=1.65

Glenveagh Properties'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
=(4.397 + 238.848) / 207.042
=1.17

* 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 1.18 mean?
Glenveagh Properties (CHIX:GLVL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 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 Glenveagh Properties. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Glenveagh Properties ranks #20 out of 82 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Glenveagh Properties' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Glenveagh Properties' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.47. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74. Glenveagh Properties' value of 1.18 is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glenveagh Properties ranks #20 out of 82 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Glenveagh Properties has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glenveagh Properties' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Glenveagh Properties ranks #20 out of 82 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Glenveagh Properties in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74. Glenveagh Properties' value of 1.18 is 68.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 3.74, Glenveagh Properties 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 3.74, based on 82 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. Glenveagh Properties's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 68.4% 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 Glenveagh Properties. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glenveagh Properties's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glenveagh Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glenveagh Properties (CHIX:GLVL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.05, compared to a current price of €2.40 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 68.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.74. Glenveagh Properties' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Glenveagh Properties (CHIX:GLVL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 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 Glenveagh Properties (CHIX:GLVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glenveagh Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.40 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.05. GuruFocus considers Glenveagh Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GLVL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.18 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: €2.05 vs. price of €2.40 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#20 of 82)

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


Glenveagh Properties Business Description

Address Block C, Straffan Road, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Kildare, IRL, W23 F854
Glenveagh Properties PLC is engaged in homebuilding in Ireland. The company is organized into two key reportable segments. The Homebuilding segment is principally focused on delivering high-quality own-door single-family focused developments, with a particular emphasis on Dublin, the Greater Dublin Area, and Cork. The Partnerships segment focuses on the delivery of sustainable communities across Ireland through a mix of suburban single-family focused and urban multi-family focused developments. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Homebuilding segment.
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