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Sun InternationalSVUFF 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates SVUFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Travel & Leisure companies, Sun International ranks better than 63.93% 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 Sun International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SVUFF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 3.31 Max: 25.76
Current: 1.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sun International was 25.76. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 3.31.
SVUFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.93% of 646
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs SVUFF: 1.54
Sun International (OTCPK:SVUFF) 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.
Sun International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sun International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun International'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.
SVUFF vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sun International'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.
Sun International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun International'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Sun International (SVUFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sun International. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Sun International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.54 to 25.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #233 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Sun International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sun International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 25.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. Sun International's value of 1.47 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun International ranks #233 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun International has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #233 out of 646 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sun International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. Sun International's value of 1.47 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.54 to 25.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Sun International 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 2.54, based on 646 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. Sun International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47 is 42.1% 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 Sun International. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun International stock overvalued right now?
Sun International (SVUFF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.21 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 42.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.54. Sun International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Sun International (SVUFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.47 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sun International (SVUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.21 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
Key valuation signals for SVUFF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.47 (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.31)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.21 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#233 of 646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun International Ltd is mainly engaged in the development of integrated gaming, hospitality, and leisure destinations in South Africa. Its assets include urban casinos, an online betting business, limited payout machines (LPMs), and hotels and resorts, which offer adventures in luxury destinations that are complemented by personal service. Some of the company's casinos, resorts, and hotels are GrandWest, Sun Time Square, Sun Time Square, Wild Coast Sun, The Table Bay Hotel, and Sun City, among others. Its operating segments are: Urban Casinos, which generate maximum revenue, Resorts and Hotels, Sun Slots group, and Sunbet group.
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