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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 Melia Hotels International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MELe'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.23 Med: 4.6 Max: 24.82
Current: 4.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Melia Hotels International was 24.82. The lowest was -14.23. And the median was 4.60.
CHIX:MELe's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.96% of 646
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.555
vs CHIX:MELe: 4.16
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELe) 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.
Melia Hotels International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Melia Hotels International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:MELE vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Melia Hotels International'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.
Melia Hotels International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Melia Hotels International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melia Hotels International'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Melia Hotels International. According to the industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #439 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Melia Hotels International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Melia Hotels International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #439 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #439 out of 646 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Melia Hotels International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.56, based on 646 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. 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 Melia Hotels International. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melia Hotels International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.42, compared to a current price of €11.98 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.98 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.42.
GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MELE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: €7.42 vs. price of €11.98 (61.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MELE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
66GF Score
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