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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryman Hospitality Properties's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4RH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -137.2 Med: 5.58 Max: 479.86
Current: 5.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ryman Hospitality Properties was 479.86. The lowest was -137.20. And the median was 5.58.
FRA:4RH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.66% of 683
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs FRA:4RH: 5.64
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ryman Hospitality Properties Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:4RH vs APLE, PK, DRH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Ryman Hospitality Properties's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ryman Hospitality Properties's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryman Hospitality Properties's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 5.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ryman Hospitality Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #667 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Ryman Hospitality Properties' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ryman Hospitality Properties' current Debt-to-Equity of 5.64 is near median its 10-year median of 5.58. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Ryman Hospitality Properties' value of 5.64 is 623.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #667 out of 683 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryman Hospitality Properties has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryman Hospitality Properties' Debt-to-Equity compare to APLE and PK?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ryman Hospitality Properties ranks #667 out of 683 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ryman Hospitality Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. Ryman Hospitality Properties' value of 5.64 is 623.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Ryman Hospitality Properties 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-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.64 is 623.1% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ryman Hospitality Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryman Hospitality Properties stock overvalued right now?
Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 5.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.02, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 623.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.78. Ryman Hospitality Properties' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.64 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 Ryman Hospitality Properties (FRA:4RH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryman Hospitality Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €96.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4RH:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.64 (near median its 10-year median of 5.58)
GF Value™: €96.02 vs. price of €107.00 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 623.1% above the REITs median (#667 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4RH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc is a lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences. Its core holdings include meetings-focused resorts that are managed by Marriott under the Gaylord Hotels and JW Marriott brands. The company's operations are organized into three segments: Hospitality, Entertainment, and Corporate and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Hospitality segment, which includes the Gaylord Hotels properties, JW Marriott properties, the Inn at Opryland, and the AC Hotel in its portfolio. The Entertainment segment includes the entertainment and media assets comprising Opry Entertainment Group, and the Corporate and Other segment includes corporate expenses.
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