International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XMAD:IAG International Consolidated Airlines Group SA XMAD:IAG
82 GF Score
Price €5.08
GF Value €2.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

International Consolidated Airlines Group XMAD:IAG +2.71% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:IAG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks better than 50.11% on this metric.

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

International Consolidated Airlines Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. International Consolidated Airlines Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. International Consolidated Airlines Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,408 Mil. International Consolidated Airlines Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

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 International Consolidated Airlines Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XMAD:IAG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.83   Med: 2.03   Max: 5.71
Current: 2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of International Consolidated Airlines Group was 5.71. The lowest was -23.83. And the median was 2.03.

XMAD:IAG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.11% of 870 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs XMAD:IAG: 2.64

International Consolidated Airlines Group  (XMAD:IAG) 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.


International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Consolidated Airlines Group'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.

International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

International Consolidated Airlines Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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International Consolidated Airlines Group Quarterly Data
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XMAD:IAG vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, International Consolidated Airlines Group'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.


International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, International Consolidated Airlines Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Consolidated Airlines Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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International Consolidated Airlines Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

International Consolidated Airlines Group'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
=(3046 + 11221) / 7951
=1.79

International Consolidated Airlines Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 mean?
International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 International Consolidated Airlines Group. According to the industry distribution chart, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #434 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is International Consolidated Airlines Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
International Consolidated Airlines Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #434 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Consolidated Airlines Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Consolidated Airlines Group ranks #434 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts International Consolidated Airlines Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 870 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. 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 International Consolidated Airlines Group. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Consolidated Airlines Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Consolidated Airlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €5.08 — trading 88.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. International Consolidated Airlines Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 International Consolidated Airlines Group (XMAD:IAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Consolidated Airlines Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.08 is trading 88.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70. GuruFocus considers International Consolidated Airlines Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:IAG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €5.08 (88.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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


International Consolidated Airlines Group Business Description

Address Speedbird Way, Waterside (HAA2), PO Box 365, Harmondsworth, GBR, UB7 0GB
International Airlines Group is a European airline group flying under the British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling brands. The group's main airport hubs are London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Madrid, Barcelona, and Dublin. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
82GF Score

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