Community Healthcare Trust (FRA:4U9) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.73 (As of Jun. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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FRA:4U9 Community Healthcare Trust Inc FRA:4U9
76 GF Score
Price €12.86
GF Value €16.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA?

Community Healthcare Trust FRA:4U9 +1.98% 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:4U9 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 573 REITs companies, Community Healthcare Trust ranks better than 54.45% on this metric.

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

Community Healthcare Trust's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €247.4 Mil. Community Healthcare Trust's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €241.6 Mil. Community Healthcare Trust's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €72.6 Mil. Community Healthcare Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.73.

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 Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:4U9' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 4.84   Max: 7.63
Current: 6

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Community Healthcare Trust was 7.63. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 4.84.

FRA:4U9's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.45% of 573 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.5 vs FRA:4U9: 6.00

Community Healthcare Trust  (FRA:4U9) 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.


Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Community Healthcare Trust'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.

Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Community Healthcare Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Community Healthcare Trust Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:4U9 vs XRN, UHT, STRW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Community Healthcare Trust'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.


Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Community Healthcare Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Community Healthcare Trust'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
=(220.332 + 237.579) / 65.733
=6.97

Community Healthcare Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(247.38 + 241.566) / 72.628
=6.73

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.73 mean?
Community Healthcare Trust (FRA:4U9) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.73 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Community Healthcare Trust. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Healthcare Trust ranks #261 out of 573 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Community Healthcare Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 7.63. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.50. Community Healthcare Trust's value of 6.73 is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Healthcare Trust ranks #261 out of 573 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Community Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Healthcare Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to XRN and UHT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Community Healthcare Trust ranks #261 out of 573 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Community Healthcare Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.50. Community Healthcare Trust's value of 6.73 is 3.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Community Healthcare Trust's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 7.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Community Healthcare Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.50, based on 573 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. Community Healthcare Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 3.5% 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 Community Healthcare Trust. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Healthcare Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Community Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Healthcare Trust (FRA:4U9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.10, compared to a current price of €12.86 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 3.5% above the REITs industry median of 6.50. Community Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Community Healthcare Trust (FRA:4U9), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jun. 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 Community Healthcare Trust (FRA:4U9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Healthcare Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.86 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.10. GuruFocus considers Community Healthcare Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4U9:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.73 (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
  • GF Value™: €16.10 vs. price of €12.86 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.5% above the REITs median (#261 of 573)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4U9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Community Healthcare Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CHCT:USA
Address 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 150, Franklin, TN, USA, 37067
Community Healthcare Trust Inc is an integrated healthcare real estate company in the United States. The company owns and acquires, or finances, real estate properties that are leased to hospitals, doctors, healthcare systems, or other healthcare service providers in non-urban markets. The company derives the majority of its revenues from its real estate property and mortgage notes portfolio. The company's rental and mortgage interest income is recognized based on contractual arrangements with its tenants and borrowers.
76GF Score

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