Theeb Car Rental Co (SAU:4261) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.40 (As of Jun. 2026) — 60% Above Median

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SAU:4261 Theeb Car Rental Co SAU:4261
66 GF Score
Price ﷼21.10
GF Value ﷼59.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Theeb Car Rental Co SAU:4261 -2.22% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates SAU:4261 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼59.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Business Services companies, Theeb Car Rental Co ranks worse than 71.38% on this metric.

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

Theeb Car Rental Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1,083 Mil. Theeb Car Rental Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1,099 Mil. Theeb Car Rental Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼642 Mil. Theeb Car Rental Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.40.

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 Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4261' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 2.13   Max: 3.1
Current: 3.1

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Theeb Car Rental Co was 3.10. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.13.

SAU:4261's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.38% of 835 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs SAU:4261: 3.10

Theeb Car Rental Co  (SAU:4261) 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.


Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Theeb Car Rental 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.

Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Theeb Car Rental Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.77 1.92 2.26 2.38 2.82

Theeb Car Rental Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.42 2.54 2.75 3.02 3.40

SAU:4261 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Theeb Car Rental 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.


Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Theeb Car Rental Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Theeb Car Rental 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
=(970.168 + 1031.944) / 709.058
=2.82

Theeb Car Rental Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1082.815 + 1099.208) / 641.96
=3.40

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.40 mean?
Theeb Car Rental Co (SAU:4261) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.40 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Theeb Car Rental Co. This is 60% above median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Theeb Car Rental Co ranks #596 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Theeb Car Rental Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.40 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 3.10. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Theeb Car Rental Co's value of 3.40 is 103.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Theeb Car Rental Co ranks #596 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Theeb Car Rental Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Theeb Car Rental Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Theeb Car Rental Co ranks #596 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Theeb Car Rental Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Theeb Car Rental Co's value of 3.40 is 103.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Theeb Car Rental Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Theeb Car Rental Co has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 835 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. Theeb Car Rental Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.40 is 103.6% 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 Theeb Car Rental Co. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Theeb Car Rental Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.40, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Theeb Car Rental Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Theeb Car Rental Co (SAU:4261) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼59.03, compared to a current price of ﷼21.10 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.40, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 103.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Theeb Car Rental Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Theeb Car Rental Co (SAU:4261), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.40 as of Jun. 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 Theeb Car Rental Co (SAU:4261) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Theeb Car Rental Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼21.10 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼59.03. GuruFocus considers Theeb Car Rental Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4261:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.40 (60% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
  • GF Value™: ﷼59.03 vs. price of ﷼21.10 (64.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.6% above the Business Services median (#596 of 835)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Theeb Car Rental Co Business Description

Address 6709 Eastern Ring Branch Road, Between Exit 12 and 13, P.O. Box 9551, Al Rawda District, Riyadh, SAU, 2394-13211
Theeb Car Rental Co is engaged in car rental and leasing. The company operates in three segments, namely: Short-term lease, Long-term lease, and Car sales. The short-term lease segment represents activities involving the leasing of cars to customers under short-term rental arrangements (daily and monthly). The long-term lease segment represents activities involving the leasing of cars to customers under medium to longer-term operating lease arrangements. Car sales represent the sales of vehicles that were previously held as part of the lease or rental fleet. The company derives the key revenue from the long-term lease segment.
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