Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.13 (As of Jun. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:8XC0 Uniti Group Inc FRA:8XC0
85 GF Score
Price €8.55
GF Value €10.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Uniti Group FRA:8XC0 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:8XC0 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 REITs companies, Uniti Group ranks better than 76.22% on this metric.

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

Uniti Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €111 Mil. Uniti Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,518 Mil. Uniti Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,185 Mil. Uniti Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.13.

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 Uniti Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8XC0' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6.41   Max: 52.28
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Uniti Group was 52.28. The lowest was 4.00. And the median was 6.41.

FRA:8XC0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.22% of 572 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.51 vs FRA:8XC0: 4.00

Uniti Group  (FRA:8XC0) 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.


Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uniti Group'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.

Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Uniti Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Uniti Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.29 1.33 13.54 6.80 8.13

FRA:8XC0 vs BXDC, FRMI, FPI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Uniti Group'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.


Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Uniti Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Uniti Group'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
=(113.24 + 8445.975) / 2071.462
=4.13

Uniti Group'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
=(110.583 + 9518.228) / 1184.648
=8.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.13 mean?
Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.13 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 Uniti Group. This is 27% above median its historical median of 6.41. Over the past decade, Uniti Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.00 to 52.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #136 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Uniti Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Uniti Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.13 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 52.28. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51. Uniti Group's value of 8.13 is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #136 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Uniti Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uniti Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BXDC and FRMI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #136 out of 572 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Uniti Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51. Uniti Group's value of 8.13 is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Uniti Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.00 to 52.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 6.51, Uniti Group 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 6.51, based on 572 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. Uniti Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.13 is 24.9% 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 Uniti Group. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uniti Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.13, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uniti Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.39, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.13, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 24.9% above the REITs industry median of 6.51. Uniti Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.13 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 Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.39. GuruFocus considers Uniti Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8XC0:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.13 (27% above median its 10-year median of 6.41)
  • GF Value™: €10.39 vs. price of €8.55 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% above the REITs median (#136 of 572)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8XC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Uniti Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges UNIT:USA
Address 2101 Riverfront Drive, Suite A, Little Rock, AR, USA, 72202
Uniti is the product of the August 2025 merger of the firm with Windstream, its former primary customer. The combined firm owns a 240,000 route-mile fiber network that serves enterprise and residential customers. Selling high-capacity fiber circuits to enterprises generates about 20% of consolidated revenue. Uniti's residential networks reach about 4.5 million households, mostly in less-populated markets in the Southeast, but only about 1.9 million of these locations have been upgraded with fiber. Legacy copper-cable networks serve the remainder. Residential services account for about a third of total revenue. Small business and wholesale services provided within this residential service territory account for about 20% of revenue.
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