UBM Development AG (FRA:2U2) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:2U2 UBM Development AG FRA:2U2
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Price €16.85
GF Value €38.64
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What is UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA?

UBM Development AG FRA:2U2 +0.60% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 10.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:2U2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Real Estate companies, UBM Development AG ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.

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

UBM Development AG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €72.7 Mil. UBM Development AG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €238.5 Mil. UBM Development AG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35.1 Mil. UBM Development AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.86.

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 UBM Development AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2U2' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.81   Med: 10.65   Max: 41.47
Current: 6.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of UBM Development AG was 41.47. The lowest was 5.81. And the median was 10.65.

FRA:2U2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.4% of 1277 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.54 vs FRA:2U2: 6.70

UBM Development AG  (FRA:2U2) 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.


UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UBM Development AG'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.

UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

UBM Development AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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UBM Development AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 28.27 10.40 9.17 9.32 8.86

UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, UBM Development AG'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.


UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, UBM Development AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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UBM Development AG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

UBM Development AG'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
=(217.623 + 449.14) / 41.087
=16.23

UBM Development AG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(72.666 + 238.502) / 35.14
=8.86

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.86 mean?
UBM Development AG (FRA:2U2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.86 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 UBM Development AG. This is 17% below median its historical median of 10.65. Over the past decade, UBM Development AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.81 to 41.47. According to the industry distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #733 out of 1277 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is UBM Development AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
UBM Development AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.86 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.81 to a high of 41.47. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.54. UBM Development AG's value of 8.86 is 59.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #733 out of 1277 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UBM Development AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UBM Development AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, UBM Development AG ranks #733 out of 1277 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places UBM Development AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.54. UBM Development AG's value of 8.86 is 59.9% above this benchmark. Historically, UBM Development AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.81 to 41.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 5.54, UBM Development AG 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 5.54, based on 1,277 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. UBM Development AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.86 is 59.9% 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 UBM Development AG. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UBM Development AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.86, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 10.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UBM Development AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBM Development AG (FRA:2U2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.64, compared to a current price of €16.85 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.86, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 59.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.54. UBM Development AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 UBM Development AG (FRA:2U2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.86 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 UBM Development AG (FRA:2U2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBM Development AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.85 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.64. GuruFocus considers UBM Development AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2U2:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.86 (17% below median its 10-year median of 10.65)
  • GF Value™: €38.64 vs. price of €16.85 (56.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.9% above the Real Estate median (#733 of 1277)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2U2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UBM Development AG Business Description

Address Laaer-Berg-Strasse 43, Vienna, AUT, 1100
UBM Development AG is an established Austrian real estate developer specializing in sustainable timber office and residential projects across various cities like Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, and Prague. The company provides a range of services related to real estate projects, including market analysis, project development, planning, project management, financing, rental, and asset management. In addition to real estate development, it is also active as a hotel lessee. The company generates substantial revenue through the sale of real estate projects. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Austria, and the rest from Germany, Poland, and other regions.
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