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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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:42V'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -121.91 Med: 7.26 Max: 16.76
Current: 4.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Braemar Hotels & Resorts was 16.76. The lowest was -121.91. And the median was 7.26.
STU:42V's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71% of 569
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.52
vs STU:42V: 4.32
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.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Braemar Hotels & Resorts 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.
STU:42V vs AHT, IHT, CLDT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Braemar Hotels & Resorts'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.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braemar Hotels & Resorts'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.81 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts. This is 48% below median its historical median of 7.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #165 out of 569 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.81 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.26. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 3.81 is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #165 out of 569 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AHT and IHT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #165 out of 569 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Braemar Hotels & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 3.81 is 41.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 6.52, Braemar Hotels & Resorts 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.52, based on 569 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. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.81 is 41.6% 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.81, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.87, compared to a current price of €1.60 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.81, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 41.6% below the REITs industry median of 6.52. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.81 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.60 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87.
Key valuation signals for STU:42V:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.81 (48% below median its 10-year median of 7.26)
GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €1.60 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the REITs median (#165 of 569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:42V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc is a real estate investment trust company that invests in high revenue per available room, or RevPAR, luxury hotels and resorts. The firm operates in various U.S. states such as California, Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida, and Illinois as well as Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates through its direct hotel investment segment of the hotel lodging industry. Its revenue streams include rooms, food and beverage, and other. The firm's hotels operate under various brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Courtyard, and, among others.
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