MALDF (Macau Legend Development) Debt-to-EBITDA : 195.03 (As of Dec. 2025)

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MALDF Macau Legend Development Ltd MALDF
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What is Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA?

Macau Legend Development MALDF 15 Debt-to-EBITDA is 195.03 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MALDF with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Travel & Leisure companies, Macau Legend Development ranks worse than 152905.05% on this metric.

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

Macau Legend Development's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $307.92 Mil. Macau Legend Development's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $11.53 Mil. Macau Legend Development's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.64 Mil. Macau Legend Development's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 195.03.

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

MALDF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.16   Med: -0.44   Max: 59.11
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Macau Legend Development was 59.11. The lowest was -11.16. And the median was -0.44.

MALDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 654 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.405 vs MALDF: -1.80

Macau Legend Development  (OTCPK:MALDF) 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.


Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Macau Legend 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.

Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Macau Legend Development Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.30 -11.16 24.76 -7.65 -2.17

Macau Legend Development 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 -9.09 -8.27 -2.46 -0.90 195.03

MALDF vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Macau Legend 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.


Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macau Legend Development's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Macau Legend Development Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Macau Legend 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
=(307.924 + 11.527) / -146.997
=-2.17

Macau Legend Development'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
=(307.924 + 11.527) / 1.638
=195.03

* 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 195.03 mean?
Macau Legend Development (MALDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 195.03 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 Macau Legend Development. According to the industry distribution chart, Macau Legend Development ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Macau Legend Development's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Macau Legend Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 195.03. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Macau Legend Development's value of 195.03 is 8009.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macau Legend Development ranks #999999 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Macau Legend Development has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macau Legend Development's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Macau Legend Development ranks #999999 out of 654 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Macau Legend Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Macau Legend Development's value of 195.03 is 8009.4% above this benchmark. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.41, based on 654 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. Macau Legend Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 195.03 is 8009.4% 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 Macau Legend Development. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macau Legend Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 195.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macau Legend Development stock overvalued right now?
Macau Legend Development (MALDF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 195.03. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 86% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 195.03 and 8009.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.41. Macau Legend Development's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Macau Legend Development (MALDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 195.03 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 Macau Legend Development (MALDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macau Legend Development stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.02 is trading 86% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.

Key valuation signals for MALDF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 195.03
  • GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.02 (86% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 15/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8009.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 654)

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


Macau Legend Development Business Description

Other Exchanges 01680:Hong Kong
Address Avenida da Amizade e Avenida da, Palace Building, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau, MAC
Macau Legend Development Ltd is an investment holdings company. Its businesses include the provision of gaming services to SJM 's casino in its property, namely the Legend Palace Casino in MFW under the Service Agreement; and the operation of hotels, entertainment and leisure facilities within its properties. The company's segment includes: Gaming and Non-gaming. It derives maximum revenue from Non-Gaming segment, which includes operations at MFW including hotel and other operations such as licensing income from the shops, provision of building management service, food and beverage and others. The Group's operations are located on Macau and others (including Cambodia and Cape Verde).
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