Makkah Construction & Development Co (SAU:4100) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 567% Above Median

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SAU:4100 Makkah Construction & Development Co SAU:4100
92 GF Score
Price ﷼80.30
GF Value ﷼111.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Makkah Construction & Development Co SAU:4100 -2.01% 92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 567% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates SAU:4100 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼111.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 651 Travel & Leisure companies, Makkah Construction & Development Co ranks better than 59.91% on this metric.

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

Makkah Construction & Development Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼939 Mil. Makkah Construction & Development Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼40 Mil. Makkah Construction & Development Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼698 Mil. Makkah Construction & Development Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.

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 Makkah Construction & Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4100' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.93   Med: 0.21   Max: 1.81
Current: 1.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Makkah Construction & Development Co was 1.81. The lowest was -7.93. And the median was 0.21.

SAU:4100's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.91% of 651 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.51 vs SAU:4100: 1.81

Makkah Construction & Development Co  (SAU:4100) 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.


Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Makkah Construction & Development Co'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.

Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Makkah Construction & Development Co Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Makkah Construction & Development Co Quarterly Data
Jan21 Jun21 Sep21 Jan22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:4100 vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Makkah Construction & Development Co'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.


Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Makkah Construction & Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Makkah Construction & Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Makkah Construction & Development Co'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
=(52.14 + 52.332) / 530.747
=0.20

Makkah Construction & Development Co'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
=(938.714 + 39.508) / 697.508
=1.40

* 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 1.40 mean?
Makkah Construction & Development Co (SAU:4100) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 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 Makkah Construction & Development Co. This is 567% above median its historical median of 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Makkah Construction & Development Co ranks #261 out of 651 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Makkah Construction & Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Makkah Construction & Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 is 567% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.51. Makkah Construction & Development Co's value of 1.40 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Makkah Construction & Development Co ranks #261 out of 651 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Makkah Construction & Development Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makkah Construction & Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Makkah Construction & Development Co ranks #261 out of 651 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Makkah Construction & Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.51. Makkah Construction & Development Co's value of 1.40 is 44.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Makkah Construction & Development Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.51, based on 651 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. Makkah Construction & Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 is 44.2% 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 Makkah Construction & Development Co. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Makkah Construction & Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40, which is 567% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makkah Construction & Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makkah Construction & Development Co (SAU:4100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼111.50, compared to a current price of ﷼80.30 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40, which is 567% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 44.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.51. Makkah Construction & Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Makkah Construction & Development Co (SAU:4100), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 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 Makkah Construction & Development Co (SAU:4100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makkah Construction & Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼80.30 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼111.50. GuruFocus considers Makkah Construction & Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4100:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.40 (567% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: ﷼111.50 vs. price of ﷼80.30 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.2% below the Travel & Leisure median (#261 of 651)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Makkah Construction & Development Co Business Description

Address Third Al-Dairi Road, Building 2779, Holy Makkah Al Mukarramah, Al-Shuqayyah District, Mecca, SAU, 24351
Makkah Construction & Development Co is engaged in developing construction projects such as developing facilities near the Holy Mosque of Makkah. The company's objectives are to Build up the areas around Makkah Holy mosque, own, develop, operate, and invest in the real estate around Makkah Holy mosque, and carry out all engineering works, survey, demolishing & construction works for the company projects. The segments of the company include: The Commercial Center; Hotels and towers; Hajj and Umrah; Investment sector; and Other (not specified). It derives maximum revenue from Hotels and Towers segment. The projects of the company include: Jabal Omar Development Company; Masar Project; and Jarahm Project.
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