Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (As of Jun. 2026) — 36% Below Median

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MAL:MIA Malta International Airport PLC MAL:MIA
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Price €6.25
GF Value €7.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity?

Malta International Airport MAL:MIA 100 Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MAL:MIA with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, Malta International Airport ranks better than 74.7% on this metric.

Malta International Airport's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Malta International Airport's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.4 Mil. Malta International Airport's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €248.3 Mil. Malta International Airport's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.23.

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 Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MAL:MIA' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malta International Airport was 0.55. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.36.

MAL:MIA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
74.7% of 909 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs MAL:MIA: 0.23

Malta International Airport  (MAL:MIA) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity 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.

Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity Chart

Malta International Airport Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
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Malta International Airport Semi-Annual Data
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Debt-to-Equity 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 0.28 0.26 0.25 0.23 0.23

MAL:MIA vs JOBY, CAAP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Malta International Airport'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.


Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Malta International Airport Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Malta International Airport's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Malta International Airport's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 mean?
Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malta International Airport and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #230 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malta International Airport's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.55. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Malta International Airport's value of 0.23 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #230 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malta International Airport has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta International Airport's Debt-to-Equity compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #230 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Malta International Airport in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Malta International Airport's value of 0.23 is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Malta International Airport's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Malta International Airport 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-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.54, based on 909 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. Malta International Airport's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 57.4% 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-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 Malta International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malta International Airport's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.56, compared to a current price of €6.25 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 57.4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.54. Malta International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.25 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.56. GuruFocus considers Malta International Airport to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MIA:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: €7.56 vs. price of €6.25 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 57.4% below the Transportation median (#230 of 909)

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


Malta International Airport Business Description

Address Malta International Airport, Luqa, MLT, LQA 4000
Malta International Airport PLC develops, operates, and manages Malta International Airport. Its segments include the Airport Segment, which provides services such as revenue from airport-regulated fees, aviation concessions, and persons with reduced mobility and their associated costs. This segment also includes the operations and maintenance of the terminal, runways, taxiways and aircraft parks. The Retail and Property Segment includes the operations of the various retail outlets within the airport perimeter, advertising sites and rental of offices, warehouses and income from the running of the VIP lounges. Income and costs from Airport Parking Limited, Sky Parks Business Centre Limited and Sky Parks Development Limited are also allocated within the Retail and Property Segment.
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