DWHHF (Deutsche Wohnen SE) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 451% Above Median

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What is Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Deutsche Wohnen SE DWHHF -6.24% 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 451% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates DWHHF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, Deutsche Wohnen SE ranks worse than 67.19% on this metric.

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

Deutsche Wohnen SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,059 Mil. Deutsche Wohnen SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,851 Mil. Deutsche Wohnen SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,538 Mil. Deutsche Wohnen SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.79.

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 Deutsche Wohnen SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

DWHHF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.36   Med: 1.05   Max: 8.97
Current: 8.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Deutsche Wohnen SE was 8.97. The lowest was -26.36. And the median was 1.05.

DWHHF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.19% of 1271 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.63 vs DWHHF: 8.97

Deutsche Wohnen SE  (OTCPK:DWHHF) 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.


Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Wohnen SE'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.

Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Deutsche Wohnen SE 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 4.57 -26.36 -2.91 -23.69 8.97

Deutsche Wohnen SE 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 -3.82 -31.38 -19.18 21.55 5.79

DWHHF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Deutsche Wohnen SE'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.


Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Deutsche Wohnen SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Wohnen SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Deutsche Wohnen SE'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
=(1058.782 + 7850.937) / 992.857
=8.97

Deutsche Wohnen SE'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
=(1058.782 + 7850.937) / 1537.94
=5.79

* 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 5.79 mean?
Deutsche Wohnen SE (DWHHF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.79 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 Deutsche Wohnen SE. This is 451% above median its historical median of 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Wohnen SE ranks #854 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Deutsche Wohnen SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Deutsche Wohnen SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.79 is 451% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Deutsche Wohnen SE's value of 5.79 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Wohnen SE ranks #854 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Wohnen SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Wohnen SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Deutsche Wohnen SE ranks #854 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Deutsche Wohnen SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Deutsche Wohnen SE's value of 5.79 is 2.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Deutsche Wohnen SE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,271 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. Deutsche Wohnen SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.79 is 2.8% 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 Deutsche Wohnen SE. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Wohnen SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.79, which is 451% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Wohnen SE stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Wohnen SE (DWHHF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.79. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.87, compared to a current price of $23.82 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.79, which is 451% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 2.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Deutsche Wohnen SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Deutsche Wohnen SE (DWHHF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.79 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 Deutsche Wohnen SE (DWHHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Wohnen SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.82 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.87.

Key valuation signals for DWHHF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.79 (451% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: $26.87 vs. price of $23.82 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.8% above the Real Estate median (#854 of 1271)

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


Deutsche Wohnen SE Business Description

Address Mecklenburgische Strasse 57, Berlin, BB, DEU, 14197
Deutsche Wohnen SE is a holding company that manages a collection of residential real estate properties in Germany. The company operates in four segments: Rental, Value-add, Recurring Sales, and Development. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Rental segment.
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