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HBX Group InternationalXMAD:HBX +1.03%13 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates XMAD:HBX with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 650 Travel & Leisure companies, HBX Group International ranks worse than 61.54% 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 HBX Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:HBX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42 Med: 9.7 Max: 23.17
Current: 3.42
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HBX Group International was 23.17. The lowest was 3.42. And the median was 9.70.
XMAD:HBX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.54% of 650
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs XMAD:HBX: 3.42
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) 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.
HBX Group International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HBX Group International 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.
XMAD:HBX vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, HBX Group 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.
HBX Group International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HBX Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HBX Group 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.04 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 HBX Group International. This is 48% below median its historical median of 9.70. Over the past decade, HBX Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.42 to 23.17. According to the industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #400 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is HBX Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HBX Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.04 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 23.17. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. HBX Group International's value of 5.04 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #400 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HBX Group International has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBX Group International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HBX Group International ranks #400 out of 650 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HBX Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54. HBX Group International's value of 5.04 is 98.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HBX Group International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.42 to 23.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 2.54, HBX Group International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.54, based on 650 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. HBX Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.04 is 98.4% 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 HBX Group 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. HBX Group International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.04, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBX Group International stock overvalued right now?
HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.04. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.04, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 98.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.54. HBX Group International's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 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 HBX Group International (XMAD:HBX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.04 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.
HBX Group International PLC is a travel-technology marketplace. The company is engaged in the intermediation of hotel accommodations and complementary travel products between travel suppliers and travel distributors. With the help of its subsidiaries, the Group also assists hotels in optimising their direct online channel, creating booking engines, and supporting digital marketing. The company's maximum revenue is derived from hotel bookings. The company connect between supply and demand, empowering businesses and their travellers, with choice and confidence.
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