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The One Group HospitalitySTKS -0.81%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.42. GuruFocus rates STKS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Restaurants companies, The One Group Hospitality ranks worse than 85.95% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 The One Group Hospitality's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STKS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 5.42 Max: 22.84
Current: 7.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of The One Group Hospitality was 22.84. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 5.42.
STKS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.95% of 299
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs STKS: 7.72
The One Group Hospitality (NAS:STKS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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 One Group Hospitality Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
The One Group Hospitality Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
STKS vs THCH, RAVE, BDL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, The One Group Hospitality'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.
The One Group Hospitality Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The One Group Hospitality's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The One Group Hospitality'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.
The One Group Hospitality (STKS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.70 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 The One Group Hospitality. This is near median its historical median of 5.42. Over the past decade, The One Group Hospitality's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.03 to 22.84. According to the industry distribution chart, The One Group Hospitality ranks #257 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is The One Group Hospitality's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
The One Group Hospitality's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.70 is near median its 10-year median of 5.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 22.84. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. The One Group Hospitality's value of 5.70 is 95.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The One Group Hospitality ranks #257 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The One Group Hospitality has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The One Group Hospitality's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to THCH and RAVE?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The One Group Hospitality ranks #257 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places The One Group Hospitality in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. The One Group Hospitality's value of 5.70 is 95.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The One Group Hospitality's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.03 to 22.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.42 vs. the industry median of 2.91, The One Group Hospitality 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 299 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. The One Group Hospitality's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.70 is 95.9% 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 The One Group Hospitality. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The One Group Hospitality's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The One Group Hospitality stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The One Group Hospitality (STKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.70, compared to a current price of $1.84 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.42 and 95.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. The One Group Hospitality's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 The One Group Hospitality (STKS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.70 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 The One Group Hospitality (STKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The One Group Hospitality stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.84 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.70.
GuruFocus considers The One Group Hospitality to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STKS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.70 (near median its 10-year median of 5.42)
GF Value™: $5.70 vs. price of $1.84 (67.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% above the Restaurants median (#257 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The One Group Hospitality Inc is a restaurant company that develops, owns and operates, manages and licenses upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides turn-key food and beverage (F&B) services for hospitality venues, including hotels, casinos, and other high-end locations internationally. The company operates through three segments: STK, Benihana and Grill Concepts. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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