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PutpropJSE:PPR 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R3.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, Putprop ranks better than 63.1% 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 Putprop's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 4.47 Max: 14.72
Current: 3.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Putprop was 14.72. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 4.47.
JSE:PPR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.1% of 1271
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.61
vs JSE:PPR: 3.55
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.
Putprop Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Putprop Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Putprop'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.
JSE:PPR vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Putprop'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.
Putprop Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Putprop's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putprop'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Putprop (JSE:PPR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.47 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 Putprop. This is 67% above median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Putprop's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Putprop ranks #469 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Putprop's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Putprop's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.47 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 14.72. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61. Putprop's value of 7.47 is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putprop ranks #469 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Putprop has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putprop's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Putprop ranks #469 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Putprop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61. Putprop's value of 7.47 is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Putprop's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 5.61, Putprop 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 5.61, 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. Putprop's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.47 is 33.2% 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 Putprop. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putprop's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putprop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putprop (JSE:PPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R3.58, compared to a current price of R6.98 — trading 95% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 33.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.61. Putprop's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 12 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 Putprop (JSE:PPR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.47 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 Putprop (JSE:PPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putprop stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.98 is trading 95% above its estimated GF Value™ of R3.58.
GuruFocus considers Putprop to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.47 (67% above median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: R3.58 vs. price of R6.98 (95% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Real Estate median (#469 of 1271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putprop Ltd operates as a property investment company in South Africa. The core business of the group is property rental. It owns, manages, and invests in a portfolio of office, retail, and industrial properties. The group comprises the following main business segments - Industrial, Retail, Commercial, and Residential.
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