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Six Flags EntertainmentFRA:6FE0 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:6FE0 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Travel & Leisure companies, Six Flags Entertainment ranks worse than 152905.05% 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 Six Flags Entertainment's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6FE0'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.06 Med: 3.89 Max: 8.8
Current: -5.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Six Flags Entertainment was 8.80. The lowest was -7.06. And the median was 3.89.
FRA:6FE0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 654
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.405
vs FRA:6FE0: -5.71
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.
Six Flags Entertainment Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Six Flags Entertainment Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:6FE0 vs PRKS, LUCK, PTON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Six Flags Entertainment'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.
Six Flags Entertainment Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Six Flags Entertainment's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Six Flags Entertainment'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Six Flags Entertainment (FRA:6FE0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.80 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 Six Flags Entertainment. This is 75% above median its historical median of 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Six Flags Entertainment's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Six Flags Entertainment's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.80 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 3.89. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Six Flags Entertainment's value of 6.80 is 182.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Six Flags Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Six Flags Entertainment's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PRKS and LUCK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Six Flags Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 654 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Six Flags Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Six Flags Entertainment's value of 6.80 is 182.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Six Flags Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.41, based on 654 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. Six Flags Entertainment's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.80 is 182.7% 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 Six Flags Entertainment. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Six Flags Entertainment's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.80, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Six Flags Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Six Flags Entertainment (FRA:6FE0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.43, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.80, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 182.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.41. Six Flags Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Six Flags Entertainment (FRA:6FE0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.80 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 Six Flags Entertainment (FRA:6FE0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Six Flags Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.50 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.43.
GuruFocus considers Six Flags Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6FE0:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.80 (75% above median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: €26.43 vs. price of €13.50 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 654)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6FE0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp is North America's regional amusement resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, around 15 separately gated water parks, and nine resort properties across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It provides coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts, and a portfolio of beloved intellectual properties such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and PEANUTS. The parks are family-oriented, with recreational facilities for people of all ages, and provide clean and attractive environments with exciting rides and immersive entertainment. The Company generates revenue from sales of admission to the amusement parks and water parks, from purchases of food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, from the sale of accommodations and other extra-charge.
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