Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.53 (As of Jun. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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FRA:FGC1 Kite Realty Group Trust FRA:FGC1
70 GF Score
Price €23.60
GF Value €19.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kite Realty Group Trust FRA:FGC1 -1.67% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:FGC1 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 REITs companies, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks better than 80.94% on this metric.

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

Kite Realty Group Trust's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Kite Realty Group Trust's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,467.5 Mil. Kite Realty Group Trust's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €976.0 Mil. Kite Realty Group Trust's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.53.

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

FRA:FGC1' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45   Med: 6.4   Max: 17.74
Current: 3.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kite Realty Group Trust was 17.74. The lowest was 3.45. And the median was 6.40.

FRA:FGC1's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
80.94% of 572 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.57 vs FRA:FGC1: 3.45

Kite Realty Group Trust  (FRA:FGC1) 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.


Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kite Realty Group 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.

Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kite Realty Group Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kite Realty Group 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:FGC1 vs PECO, EPRT, SKT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kite Realty Group 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.


Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Kite Realty Group Trust Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kite Realty Group 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
=(72.59 + 2511.168) / 699.193
=3.70

Kite Realty Group 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
=(0 + 2467.514) / 975.996
=2.53

* 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 2.53 mean?
Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 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 Kite Realty Group Trust. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, Kite Realty Group Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.45 to 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #109 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kite Realty Group Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 17.74. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 2.53 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #109 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kite Realty Group Trust has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kite Realty Group Trust's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PECO and EPRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #109 out of 572 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kite Realty Group Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 2.53 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kite Realty Group Trust's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.45 to 17.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Kite Realty Group Trust has consistently been below 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 6.57, 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. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.53 is 61.5% below 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 Kite Realty Group Trust. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.92, compared to a current price of €23.60 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 61.5% below the REITs industry median of 6.57. Kite Realty Group Trust's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 11 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.53 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.60 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.92. GuruFocus considers Kite Realty Group Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FGC1:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.53 (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.40)
  • GF Value™: €19.92 vs. price of €23.60 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.5% below the REITs median (#109 of 572)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FGC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kite Realty Group Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges KRG:USA
Address 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Kite Realty Group Trust specializing in high-quality, open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. Concentrated in the Sun Belt and strategic gateway markets, the company focuses on grocery-anchored, necessity-based retail. The company generates the majority of its revenue from contractual rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants.
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