Rightmove (CHIX:RMVL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.02 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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CHIX:RMVL Rightmove PLC CHIX:RMVL
76 GF Score
Price £4.34
GF Value £7.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA?

Rightmove CHIX:RMVL -1.16% 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RMVL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.72 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 304 Interactive Media companies, Rightmove ranks better than 97.04% on this metric.

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

Rightmove's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.6 Mil. Rightmove's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.6 Mil. Rightmove's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £295.4 Mil. Rightmove's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02.

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

CHIX:RMVl' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.09
Current: 0.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rightmove was 0.09. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.

CHIX:RMVl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.04% of 304 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs CHIX:RMVl: 0.02

Rightmove  (CHIX:RMVl) 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.


Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rightmove'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.

Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Rightmove Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02

Rightmove 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 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02

CHIX:RMVL vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Rightmove'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.


Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Rightmove's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rightmove Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Rightmove'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
=(3.562 + 3.622) / 298.381
=0.02

Rightmove'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
=(3.562 + 3.622) / 295.446
=0.02

* 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 0.02 mean?
Rightmove (CHIX:RMVL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 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 Rightmove. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Rightmove's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Rightmove ranks #9 out of 304 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Rightmove's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rightmove's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.09. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Rightmove's value of 0.02 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rightmove ranks #9 out of 304 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rightmove has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rightmove's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Rightmove ranks #9 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Rightmove in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Rightmove's value of 0.02 is 97% below this benchmark. Historically, Rightmove's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Rightmove 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 0.67, based on 304 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. Rightmove's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 97% 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 Rightmove. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rightmove's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rightmove stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rightmove (CHIX:RMVL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.72, compared to a current price of £4.34 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 97% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.67. Rightmove's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Rightmove (CHIX:RMVL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 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 Rightmove (CHIX:RMVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rightmove stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.34 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.72. GuruFocus considers Rightmove to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RMVL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: £7.72 vs. price of £4.34 (43.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100
  • Industry Position: 97% below the Interactive Media median (#9 of 304)

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


Rightmove Business Description

Address Caldecotte Lake Drive, 2 Caldecotte Lake Business Park, Milton Keyne, GBR, MK7 8LE
Rightmove PLC operates the Rightmove platform, which has an audience comparable to that of any UK property portal. Property professionals, such as residential and commercial estate and letting agents, or residential developers and operators, pay a fee to advertise their properties and services on Rightmove, as well as to access tools to enhance their branding and drive generation. The company also offers advertising and generation for partners, including mortgage lenders/brokers and home services providers. It operates in a single segment that includes three business units: Agency, New Homes, and Other. Geographically, it operates in the United Kingdom and the rest of the World with UK generating the majority of the revenue.
76GF Score

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