Reading International (FRA:46B) Debt-to-EBITDA : -172.55 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:46B Reading International Inc FRA:46B
58 GF Score
Price €1.15
GF Value €1.09
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What is Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA?

Reading International FRA:46B +4.55% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is -172.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:46B with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, Reading International ranks worse than 97.5% on this metric.

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

Reading International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €48.4 Mil. Reading International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €265.0 Mil. Reading International's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.8 Mil. Reading International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -172.55.

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

FRA:46B' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.75   Med: 9.83   Max: 398.57
Current: 24.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Reading International was 398.57. The lowest was -13.75. And the median was 9.83.

FRA:46B's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.5% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.625 vs FRA:46B: 24.30

Reading International  (FRA:46B) 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.


Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reading International'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.

Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Reading International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Reading International 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 30.45 13.99 24.07 17.10 -172.55

FRA:46B vs GAIA, CRSF, CNVS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Reading International'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.


Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Reading International Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Reading International'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
=(47.892 + 260.373) / 15.75
=19.57

Reading International'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
=(48.358 + 264.991) / -1.816
=-172.55

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -172.55 mean?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -172.55 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 Reading International. According to the industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #663 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Reading International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Reading International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -172.55. Based on the distribution chart, Reading International ranks #663 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Reading International has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reading International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GAIA and CRSF?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #663 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Reading International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.63, based on 680 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 Reading International. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reading International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -172.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reading International stock overvalued right now?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -172.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.09, compared to a current price of €1.15 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -172.55. Reading International's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Reading International (FRA:46B), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -172.55 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 Reading International (FRA:46B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.15 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.09.

Key valuation signals for FRA:46B:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -172.55
  • GF Value™: €1.09 vs. price of €1.15 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:46B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Reading International Business Description

Other Exchanges RDIB:USARDI:USA
Address 189 Second Avenue, Suite 2S, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Reading International Inc is a diversified company, engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of multiplex cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments: the Cinema segment includes Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas; the Real Estate segment includes real estate development and the rental or licensing of retail, commercial and live theater assets.
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