KWG Group Holdings (FRA:KOU) Debt-to-EBITDA : 48.24 (As of Dec. 2025) — 655% Above Median

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FRA:KOU KWG Group Holdings Ltd FRA:KOU
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What is KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

KWG Group Holdings FRA:KOU 32 Debt-to-EBITDA is 48.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 655% above its 10-year median of 6.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:KOU with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, KWG Group Holdings ranks worse than 78678.13% on this metric.

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

KWG Group Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6,433.2 Mil. KWG Group Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,497.8 Mil. KWG Group Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €185.1 Mil. KWG Group Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.24.

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

FRA:KOU' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.77   Med: 6.39   Max: 16.46
Current: -60.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KWG Group Holdings was 16.46. The lowest was -60.77. And the median was 6.39.

FRA:KOU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1271 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.62 vs FRA:KOU: -60.77

KWG Group Holdings  (FRA:KOU) 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.


KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KWG Group Holdings'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.

KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

KWG Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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KWG Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -6.02 -6.33 29.40 -18.26 48.24

KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, KWG Group Holdings'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.


KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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KWG Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

KWG Group Holdings'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
=(6433.154 + 2497.809) / -149.525
=-59.73

KWG Group Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(6433.154 + 2497.809) / 185.14
=48.24

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 48.24 mean?
KWG Group Holdings (FRA:KOU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 48.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KWG Group Holdings. This is 655% above median its historical median of 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, KWG Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is KWG Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KWG Group Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 48.24 is 655% above median its 10-year median of 6.39. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. KWG Group Holdings' value of 48.24 is 758.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWG Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KWG Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWG Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, KWG Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places KWG Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. KWG Group Holdings' value of 48.24 is 758.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 5.62, KWG Group Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.62, based on 1,271 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. KWG Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 48.24 is 758.4% 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 KWG Group Holdings. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWG Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 48.24, which is 655% above median its own 10-year median of 6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWG Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWG Group Holdings (FRA:KOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.00 — trading 98.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 48.24, which is 655% above median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 758.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.62. KWG Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 KWG Group Holdings (FRA:KOU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 48.24 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KWG Group Holdings (FRA:KOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWG Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.00 is trading 98.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03. GuruFocus considers KWG Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KOU:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 48.24 (655% above median its 10-year median of 6.39)
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.00 (98.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 758.4% above the Real Estate median (#999999 of 1271)

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


KWG Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 01813:Hong KongKOU:Germany
Address 39 Gloucester Road, Room 1301, 13th Floor, Harcourt House, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG, 999077
KWG Group Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company. Along with its subsidiary, it is engaged in an urban integrated operator in China. Its key feature is a balanced portfolio offering different types of products, including medium to high-end residential properties, serviced apartments, villas, offices, hotels, and shopping malls. The company operates in three business segments: Property development, which includes the sale of properties, Property investment, which includes leasing of properties, and Hotel operation, which includes the operation of hotels. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Property Development segment.
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