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Blue Square Real EstateXTAE:BLSR +2.25%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 6.39. GuruFocus rates XTAE:BLSR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪250.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Real Estate companies, Blue Square Real Estate ranks better than 55.38% 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 Blue Square Real Estate's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:BLSR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79 Med: 6.39 Max: 14.69
Current: 4.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Blue Square Real Estate was 14.69. The lowest was 4.79. And the median was 6.39.
XTAE:BLSR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.38% of 1282
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.485
vs XTAE:BLSR: 4.79
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.
Blue Square Real Estate Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Blue Square Real Estate 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.
XTAE:BLSR vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Blue Square Real Estate'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.
Blue Square Real Estate Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Blue Square Real Estate's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Square Real Estate'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.
Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 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 Blue Square Real Estate. This is 26% above median its historical median of 6.39. Over the past decade, Blue Square Real Estate's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.79 to 14.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #572 out of 1282 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Blue Square Real Estate's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Blue Square Real Estate's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 14.69. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49. Blue Square Real Estate's value of 8.07 is 47.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #572 out of 1282 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Square Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Square Real Estate's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #572 out of 1282 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Blue Square Real Estate in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49. Blue Square Real Estate's value of 8.07 is 47.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Blue Square Real Estate's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.79 to 14.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 5.49, Blue Square Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.49, based on 1,282 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. Blue Square Real Estate's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.07 is 47.1% 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 Blue Square Real Estate. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Square Real Estate's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Square Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪250.04, compared to a current price of ₪313.90 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 47.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.49. Blue Square Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.07 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 Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Square Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪313.90 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪250.04.
GuruFocus considers Blue Square Real Estate to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:BLSR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.07 (26% above median its 10-year median of 6.39)
GF Value™: ₪250.04 vs. price of ₪313.90 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% above the Real Estate median (#572 of 1282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:BLSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Square Real Estate Ltd is engaged in the development and rental of real estate properties. The company is engaged in innovation, development, and the improvement of commercial properties, shopping malls, logistics centers, and office towers. The company also undertakes residential, mixed-use, and urban renewal projects in high-demand regions.
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