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VBLMAL:VBL 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates MAL:VBL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Real Estate companies, VBL ranks worse than 54.63% 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 VBL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:VBL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -281.1 Med: 2.3 Max: 6.33
Current: 6.33
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of VBL was 6.33. The lowest was -281.10. And the median was 2.30.
MAL:VBL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.63% of 1274
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625
vs MAL:VBL: 6.33
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.
VBL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
VBL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VBL'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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, VBL'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.
VBL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, VBL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VBL'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.
VBL (MAL:VBL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.24 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 VBL. This is 84% above median its historical median of 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, VBL ranks #696 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is VBL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
VBL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.24 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. VBL's value of 4.24 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VBL ranks #696 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VBL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, VBL ranks #696 out of 1274 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places VBL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. VBL's value of 4.24 is 24.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 5.63, VBL 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. VBL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.24 is 24.6% 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 VBL. 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. VBL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.24, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBL (MAL:VBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.24, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 24.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. VBL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 VBL (MAL:VBL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.24 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 VBL (MAL:VBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers VBL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:VBL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.24 (84% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.23 (52% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% below the Real Estate median (#696 of 1274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:VBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VBL PLC is a private owner of real estate in Valletta with a diversified portfolio of residential, hospitality, commercial, and office space. It is involved in property ownership and the full process of real estate acquisitions, integrated real estate development, property management, operations, utilisation (rental), and disposal of properties. Some of its projects include Palazzo Stella Valletta, Casa San Domenico, Orangery Phase 1, Silver Horse Phase 1 - The Gut, Dormitory, Palazzo Zoe, and Old Lodge. Its services include Hospitality Management, Property Management and Operations, and Development. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Rental Income.
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