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AerCap Holdings NVAER +0.67%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates AER with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Business Services companies, AerCap Holdings NV ranks worse than 90.87% 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 AerCap Holdings NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AER'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.36 Med: 9.93 Max: 18.51
Current: 7.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AerCap Holdings NV was 18.51. The lowest was 7.36. And the median was 9.93.
AER's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.87% of 832
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs AER: 7.36
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.
AerCap Holdings NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AerCap Holdings NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AerCap Holdings NV'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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, AerCap Holdings NV'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.
AerCap Holdings NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AerCap Holdings NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AerCap Holdings NV'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
AerCap Holdings NV (AER) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.54 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 AerCap Holdings NV. This is 24% below median its historical median of 9.93. Over the past decade, AerCap Holdings NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.36 to 18.51. According to the industry distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #756 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is AerCap Holdings NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AerCap Holdings NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.54 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.36 to a high of 18.51. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. AerCap Holdings NV's value of 7.54 is 359.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #756 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AerCap Holdings NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AerCap Holdings NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SUNB and UHAL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #756 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AerCap Holdings NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. AerCap Holdings NV's value of 7.54 is 359.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AerCap Holdings NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.36 to 18.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 1.64, AerCap Holdings NV 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.64, based on 832 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. AerCap Holdings NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.54 is 359.8% 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 AerCap Holdings NV. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AerCap Holdings NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.54, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AerCap Holdings NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerCap Holdings NV (AER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $142.97, compared to a current price of $150.31 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.54, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 359.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.64. AerCap Holdings NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AerCap Holdings NV (AER), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.54 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 AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerCap Holdings NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $150.31 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.97.
GuruFocus considers AerCap Holdings NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AER:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.54 (24% below median its 10-year median of 9.93)
GF Value™: $142.97 vs. price of $150.31 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 359.8% above the Business Services median (#756 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AerCap Holdings NV is an aircraft leasing company. Its activities include leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial aircraft and engines. It also provides aircraft asset management and corporate services to securitization vehicles, joint ventures, and other third parties. It has one business segment: leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial flight equipment (Commercial Flight Equipment Segment). Through its subsidiary, the group also provides engine leasing, certified aircraft engines, airframes, and engine parts. Its geographical segments include China, the United States, and Other countries.
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