SacyrXMAD:SCYR -1.33%71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates XMAD:SCYR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Construction companies, Sacyr ranks worse than 82.8% 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 Sacyr's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:SCYR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.29 Med: 8.35 Max: 16.85
Current: 7.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sacyr was 16.85. The lowest was 6.29. And the median was 8.35.
XMAD:SCYR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.8% of 1401
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs XMAD:SCYR: 7.15
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.
Sacyr Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sacyr Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sacyr'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.
XMAD:SCYR vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sacyr'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.
Sacyr Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sacyr's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sacyr'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.
Sacyr (XMAD:SCYR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.01 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 Sacyr. This is near median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, Sacyr's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.29 to 16.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sacyr ranks #1160 out of 1401 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Sacyr's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sacyr's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.01 is near median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.29 to a high of 16.85. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sacyr's value of 8.01 is 265.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sacyr ranks #1160 out of 1401 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sacyr has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sacyr's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sacyr ranks #1160 out of 1401 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sacyr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sacyr's value of 8.01 is 265.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sacyr's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.29 to 16.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Sacyr 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.19, based on 1,401 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. Sacyr's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.01 is 265.8% 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 Sacyr. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sacyr's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sacyr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sacyr (XMAD:SCYR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.05, compared to a current price of €4.73 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 265.8% above the Construction industry median of 2.19. Sacyr's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Sacyr (XMAD:SCYR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.01 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 Sacyr (XMAD:SCYR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sacyr stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.73 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.05.
GuruFocus considers Sacyr to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:SCYR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.01 (near median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: €3.05 vs. price of €4.73 (55.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.8% above the Construction median (#1160 of 1401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:SCYR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sacyr SA develops complex infrastructure projects and provides construction services for various industrial markets. It constructs roads, buildings, water systems, plants, and equipment to enhance working environments within facilities. The company has three business divisions: concessions, infrastructures, and water. Sacyr Concesiones is engaged in infrastructure development, with operations in 15 countries and a diversified 60-asset portfolio. Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure is its construction subsidiary. It is one of the developer companies of large-scale civil engineering, industrial transport infrastructure, and building projects. Sacyr Water oversees the integrated water cycle. It operates on five continents, with Europe and South America both important regions.
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