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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 Ryanair Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RYAi'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.6 Med: 1.73 Max: 13.33
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ryanair Holdings was 13.33. The lowest was -11.60. And the median was 1.73.
CHIX:RYAi's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 90.78% of 868
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs CHIX:RYAi: 0.39
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.
Ryanair Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.61 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 Ryanair Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #80 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #80 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #80 out of 868 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ryanair Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 868 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 Ryanair Holdings. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.15, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.61. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.61 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.15.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.61
GF Value™: €25.15 vs. price of €26.33 (4.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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