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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 Grand Plaza Hotel's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:GPH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.85 Max: 3.11
Current: 1.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grand Plaza Hotel was 3.11. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.85.
PHS:GPH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.12% of 653
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs PHS:GPH: 1.95
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.
Grand Plaza Hotel Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Grand Plaza Hotel Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grand Plaza Hotel'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 Lodging subindustry, Grand Plaza Hotel'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.
Grand Plaza Hotel Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Plaza Hotel's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Plaza Hotel'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Grand Plaza Hotel (PHS:GPH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.35 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 Grand Plaza Hotel. Over the past decade, Grand Plaza Hotel's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.18 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Plaza Hotel ranks #280 out of 653 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Grand Plaza Hotel's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grand Plaza Hotel's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.11. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Plaza Hotel ranks #280 out of 653 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grand Plaza Hotel has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Plaza Hotel's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Grand Plaza Hotel ranks #280 out of 653 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Grand Plaza Hotel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Historically, Grand Plaza Hotel's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.18 to 3.11 over the past decade. 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 2.45, based on 653 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 Grand Plaza Hotel. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Plaza Hotel's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Plaza Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Plaza Hotel (PHS:GPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱7.54, compared to a current price of ₱5.03 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.35. Grand Plaza Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Grand Plaza Hotel (PHS:GPH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.35 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 Grand Plaza Hotel (PHS:GPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Plaza Hotel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.03 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱7.54.
GuruFocus considers Grand Plaza Hotel to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:GPH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.35
GF Value™: ₱7.54 vs. price of ₱5.03 (33.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:GPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grand Plaza Hotel Corp operates in the hospitality industry. It owns, leases and manages hotels, inns, and resorts. It operates hotels that offer rooms, facilities, and amenities such as restaurants, function halls, grand ballroom, gymnasium, and outdoor swimming pool. The Company owns and operates the Heritage Hotel Manila, a deluxe class hotel.
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