Valamar Riviera DD (ZAG:RIVP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.54 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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ZAG:RIVP Valamar Riviera DD ZAG:RIVP
92 GF Score
Price €8.64
GF Value €6.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA?

Valamar Riviera DD ZAG:RIVP +0.23% 92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates ZAG:RIVP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Travel & Leisure companies, Valamar Riviera DD ranks worse than 64.07% on this metric.

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

Valamar Riviera DD's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €66.8 Mil. Valamar Riviera DD's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €377.6 Mil. Valamar Riviera DD's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €97.9 Mil. Valamar Riviera DD's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.54.

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 Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ZAG:RIVP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75   Med: 3.41   Max: 57.14
Current: 3.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Valamar Riviera DD was 57.14. The lowest was 2.75. And the median was 3.41.

ZAG:RIVP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.07% of 654 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.435 vs ZAG:RIVP: 3.48

Valamar Riviera DD  (ZAG:RIVP) 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.


Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valamar Riviera DD'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.

Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Valamar Riviera DD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.60 3.44 2.75 3.45 3.27

Valamar Riviera DD Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.24 0.46 -3.31 -3.80 4.54

ZAG:RIVP vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Valamar Riviera DD'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.


Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Valamar Riviera DD Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Valamar Riviera DD'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
=(78.886 + 361.071) / 134.582
=3.27

Valamar Riviera DD's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(66.845 + 377.59) / 97.908
=4.54

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 mean?
Valamar Riviera DD (ZAG:RIVP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Valamar Riviera DD. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.75 to 57.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Valamar Riviera DD ranks #419 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Valamar Riviera DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 57.14. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44. Valamar Riviera DD's value of 4.54 is 86.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valamar Riviera DD ranks #419 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valamar Riviera DD has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valamar Riviera DD's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Valamar Riviera DD ranks #419 out of 654 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Valamar Riviera DD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44. Valamar Riviera DD's value of 4.54 is 86.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Valamar Riviera DD's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.75 to 57.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Valamar Riviera DD 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 2.44, based on 654 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. Valamar Riviera DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 is 86.4% 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 Valamar Riviera DD. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valamar Riviera DD's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valamar Riviera DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valamar Riviera DD (ZAG:RIVP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.93, compared to a current price of €8.64 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 86.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.44. Valamar Riviera DD's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 12 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 Valamar Riviera DD (ZAG:RIVP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54 as of Jun. 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 Valamar Riviera DD (ZAG:RIVP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valamar Riviera DD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.64 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.93. GuruFocus considers Valamar Riviera DD to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZAG:RIVP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.54 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.41)
  • GF Value™: €6.93 vs. price of €8.64 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#419 of 654)

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


Valamar Riviera DD Business Description

Address Stancija Kaligari 1, Porec, HRV, HR-52440
Valamar Riviera DD is a Croatia-based company engaged in the principal business activity of the provision of accommodation in hotels, resorts, and camps, food preparation and catering services as well as the preparation and serving of beverages. The segments of the company are Hotels and apartments, Campsites, and Other business segments, of which key revenue is derived from the Hotels and apartments segment. The company runs a portfolio of hotels and apartments in Porec, Rabac, the Island of Krk, Baska, and others.
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