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ACM ResearchACMR -3.16%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates ACMR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research ranks worse than 58.6% 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 ACM Research's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ACMR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 1.1 Max: 22.85
Current: 2.05
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ACM Research was 22.85. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.10.
ACMR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.6% of 727
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs ACMR: 2.05
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.
ACM Research Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ACM Research Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACM Research'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.
ACMR vs KLIC, CAMT, UCTT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research'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.
ACM Research Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research'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.
ACM Research (ACMR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 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 ACM Research. This is 105% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, ACM Research's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.78 to 22.85. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #426 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is ACM Research's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ACM Research's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 22.85. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ACM Research's value of 2.25 is 55.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #426 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACM Research has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KLIC and CAMT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #426 out of 727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ACM Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ACM Research's value of 2.25 is 55.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ACM Research's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.78 to 22.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.45, ACM Research 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 727 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. ACM Research's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.25 is 55.2% 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 ACM Research. 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. ACM Research's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (ACMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.97, compared to a current price of $79.90 — trading 128.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 55.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. ACM Research's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 ACM Research (ACMR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 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 ACM Research (ACMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $79.90 is trading 128.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.97.
GuruFocus considers ACM Research to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACMR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.25 (105% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: $34.97 vs. price of $79.90 (128.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% above the Semiconductors median (#426 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACM Research Inc supplies capital equipment developed for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on developing differentiated process solutions that enable effective particle removal, uniform material deposition, and reliable process control for the fabricators of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include wet-cleaning, plating, furnace, PECVD, track, and other front-end processing equipment. Additionally, it develops, manufactures, and sells a range of packaging equipment to wafer assembly and packaging customers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in Mainland China, and the rest from other regions.
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