GNLAF (Genesis Land Development) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.36 (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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GNLAF Genesis Land Development Corp GNLAF
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Price $2.49
GF Value $2.89
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What is Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA?

Genesis Land Development GNLAF 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates GNLAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.89. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Real Estate companies, Genesis Land Development ranks better than 70.57% on this metric.

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

Genesis Land Development's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $60.8 Mil. Genesis Land Development's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.6 Mil. Genesis Land Development's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.2 Mil. Genesis Land Development's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.36.

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 Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GNLAF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 4.43   Max: 11.09
Current: 2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genesis Land Development was 11.09. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 4.43.

GNLAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70.57% of 1274 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625 vs GNLAF: 2.62

Genesis Land Development  (OTCPK:GNLAF) 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.


Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genesis Land Development'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.

Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Genesis Land Development Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Genesis Land Development 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 3.80 2.48 1.27 15.75 5.36

Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Genesis Land Development'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.


Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Genesis Land Development Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Genesis Land Development'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
=(61.442 + 37.997) / 45.219
=2.20

Genesis Land Development'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
=(60.785 + 36.589) / 18.18
=5.36

* 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 5.36 mean?
Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.36 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 Genesis Land Development. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #375 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genesis Land Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.36 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 11.09. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Genesis Land Development's value of 5.36 is 4.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #375 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Land Development has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Land Development's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #375 out of 1274 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Genesis Land Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Genesis Land Development's value of 5.36 is 4.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Land Development's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 11.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Genesis Land Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,274 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. Genesis Land Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.36 is 4.7% 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 Genesis Land Development. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Land Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.36, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Land Development stock overvalued right now?
Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.36. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.89, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.36, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 4.7% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Genesis Land Development's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.36 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Land Development stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.89.

Key valuation signals for GNLAF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.36 (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.43)
  • GF Value™: $2.89 vs. price of $2.49 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.7% below the Real Estate median (#375 of 1274)

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


Genesis Land Development Business Description

Other Exchanges GDC:Canada
Address 6240, 333 - 96 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3K 0S3
Genesis Land Development Corp is a Canada-based land developer and home builder. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and sale of land, residential lots, and homes mainly in the greater Calgary area. The company has two business segments: Land development and Homebuilding. It earns the majority of its revenue from the home building segment.
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