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Watkin JonesCHIX:WJGL 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WJGL with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 81 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Watkin Jones ranks worse than 1234566.67% 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 Watkin Jones's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WJGl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -640.65 Med: 2.33 Max: 6.54
Current: -82.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Watkin Jones was 6.54. The lowest was -640.65. And the median was 2.33.
CHIX:WJGl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 81
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs CHIX:WJGl: -82.30
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.
Watkin Jones Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Watkin Jones Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watkin Jones'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:WJGL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Watkin Jones'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.
Watkin Jones Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watkin Jones's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watkin Jones'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.33 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 Watkin Jones. This is 129% above median its historical median of 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Watkin Jones' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Watkin Jones' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.33 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.83. Watkin Jones' value of 5.33 is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watkin Jones has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watkin Jones' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Watkin Jones ranks #999999 out of 81 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Watkin Jones in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.83. Watkin Jones' value of 5.33 is 39.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Watkin Jones 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 a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.83, based on 81 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. Watkin Jones's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.33 is 39.2% 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 Watkin Jones. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watkin Jones's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.33, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watkin Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.25, compared to a current price of £0.18 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.33, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 39.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.83. Watkin Jones' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.33 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 Watkin Jones (CHIX:WJGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watkin Jones stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.18 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.25.
GuruFocus considers Watkin Jones to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WJGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.33 (129% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: £0.25 vs. price of £0.18 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#999999 of 81)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WJGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watkin Jones PLC is engaged in property development and the management of properties for multiple residential occupations. Its service includes site identification and procurement, planning consent, construction delivery, and asset management. The company's operating segments include Student accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, Refresh, and Accommodation management. The majority of its revenue is derived from build-to-rent segments.
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