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Kaufman & BroadXPAR:KOF +0.39%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 as of Feb. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates XPAR:KOF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 81 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Kaufman & Broad ranks better than 91.36% 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 Kaufman & Broad's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:KOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.89 Max: 2.41
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kaufman & Broad was 2.41. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.89.
XPAR:KOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.36% of 81
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs XPAR:KOF: 0.58
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.
Kaufman & Broad Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kaufman & Broad Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaufman & Broad'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.
XPAR:KOF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Kaufman & Broad'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.
Kaufman & Broad Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kaufman & Broad's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaufman & Broad'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Kaufman & Broad (XPAR:KOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kaufman & Broad. This is 62% below median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Kaufman & Broad's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.58 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaufman & Broad ranks #7 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Kaufman & Broad's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kaufman & Broad's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.41. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.64. Kaufman & Broad's value of 0.72 is 80.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaufman & Broad ranks #7 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaufman & Broad has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaufman & Broad's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Kaufman & Broad ranks #7 out of 81 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kaufman & Broad in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.64. Kaufman & Broad's value of 0.72 is 80.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaufman & Broad's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.58 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Kaufman & Broad 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.64, based on 81 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. Kaufman & Broad's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 80.2% 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 Kaufman & Broad. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaufman & Broad's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaufman & Broad stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaufman & Broad (XPAR:KOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.18, compared to a current price of €25.95 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 80.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.64. Kaufman & Broad's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kaufman & Broad (XPAR:KOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 as of Feb. 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 Kaufman & Broad (XPAR:KOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaufman & Broad stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €25.95 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.18.
GuruFocus considers Kaufman & Broad to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:KOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.72 (62% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €30.18 vs. price of €25.95 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#7 of 81)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:KOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaufman & Broad SA is a real estate property builder and developer. The company's operating business segments include Housing and Commercial Property segment. Through its Housing segments, it develops single-family homes, apartments, and assisted living facilities. Other business activities include land and building lot sales, contracted project management and showroom services. The company derives the majority of revenue from housing segment.
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