Axcelis TechnologiesACLS -18.97%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates ACLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks better than 75.7% 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 Axcelis Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ACLS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.51 Max: 2.34
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Axcelis Technologies was 2.34. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.51.
ACLS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.7% of 716
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs ACLS: 0.30
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.
Axcelis Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Axcelis Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies'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.
ACLS vs UCTT, AXTI, IPGP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies'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.
Axcelis Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies'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.
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 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 Axcelis Technologies. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.15 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #174 out of 716 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 2.34. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Axcelis Technologies' value of 0.64 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #174 out of 716 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UCTT and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #174 out of 716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Axcelis Technologies in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Axcelis Technologies' value of 0.64 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.15 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Axcelis Technologies 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 716 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. Axcelis Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 55.7% 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 Axcelis Technologies. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axcelis Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axcelis Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.52, compared to a current price of $144.50 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 55.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $144.50 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.52.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACLS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.64 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: $87.52 vs. price of $144.50 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Semiconductors median (#174 of 716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axcelis Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. In addition to equipment, the company provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Asia Pacific.
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