Riot Platforms (MEX:RIOT) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.55 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:RIOT Riot Platforms Inc MEX:RIOT
70 GF Score
Price MXN391.47
GF Value MXN239.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA?

Riot Platforms MEX:RIOT -7.07% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RIOT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN239.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Capital Markets companies, Riot Platforms ranks worse than 236966.59% on this metric.

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

Riot Platforms's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,753 Mil. Riot Platforms's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,065 Mil. Riot Platforms's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-28,840 Mil. Riot Platforms's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.55.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Riot Platforms's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RIOT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -0.02   Max: 1.89
Current: -1.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Riot Platforms was 1.89. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -0.02.

MEX:RIOT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 422 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs MEX:RIOT: -1.84

Riot Platforms  (MEX:RIOT) 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.


Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riot Platforms'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.

Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Riot Platforms 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 1.18 -0.05 0.11 1.89 -2.97

Riot Platforms Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -0.72 0.70 1.11 -0.37 -0.55

MEX:RIOT vs SNEX, SF, JEF: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Riot Platforms'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.


Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Riot Platforms's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Riot Platforms's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Riot Platforms Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Riot Platforms'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
=(4685.101 + 10921.483) / -5264.435
=-2.96

Riot Platforms's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4752.698 + 11065.316) / -28840.348
=-0.55

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.55 mean?
Riot Platforms (MEX:RIOT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Riot Platforms. According to the industry distribution chart, Riot Platforms ranks #999999 out of 422 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Riot Platforms' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Riot Platforms' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.55. Based on the distribution chart, Riot Platforms ranks #999999 out of 422 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Riot Platforms has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riot Platforms' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNEX and SF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Riot Platforms ranks #999999 out of 422 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Riot Platforms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 1.65, based on 422 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. 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 Riot Platforms. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riot Platforms's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riot Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riot Platforms (MEX:RIOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN239.18, compared to a current price of MXN391.47 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.55. Riot Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Riot Platforms (MEX:RIOT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.55 as of Mar. 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 Riot Platforms (MEX:RIOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riot Platforms stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN391.47 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN239.18. GuruFocus considers Riot Platforms to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RIOT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.55
  • GF Value™: MXN239.18 vs. price of MXN391.47 (63.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Riot Platforms Business Description

Address 3855 Ambrosia Street, Suite 301, Castle Rock, CO, USA, 80109
Riot Platforms Inc is a vertically integrated digital infrastructure company principally engaged in developing and optimizing its large-scale power assets. The Company's business centers on enhancing its electrical infrastructure and deploying it across two complementary platforms: (i) Bitcoin Mining and (ii) scalable data center solutions designed to support non-mining workloads. The company's segments include Bitcoin Mining and Engineering. The Bitcoin Mining segment generates revenue from the Bitcoin the Company earns through its Bitcoin Mining activities. The Engineering segment generates revenue through customer contracts for custom engineered electrical products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Bitcoin Mining segment.
70GF Score

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