AIIO (Robo.ai) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.09 (As of Dec. 2025)

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AIIO Robo.ai Inc AIIO
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Price $2.61
GF Value $1.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA?

Robo.ai AIIO -8.42% 35 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.09 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AIIO with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Vehicles & Parts companies, Robo.ai ranks worse than 91575% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Robo.ai's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $27.14 Mil. Robo.ai's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Robo.ai's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-301.75 Mil. Robo.ai's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.09.

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 Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AIIO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.32   Med: -0.33   Max: -0.09
Current: -0.17

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Robo.ai was -0.09. The lowest was -2.32. And the median was -0.33.

AIIO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1092 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.245 vs AIIO: -0.17

Robo.ai  (NAS:AIIO) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

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


Be Aware

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.


Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robo.ai'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.

Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Robo.ai Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.32 -0.48 -0.09 -0.12 -0.17

Robo.ai Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 -0.77 -0.07 -1.63 -0.09

AIIO vs LOT, LVWR, NIU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Robo.ai'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.


Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Robo.ai Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.139 + 0) / -156.142
=-0.17

Robo.ai's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.139 + 0) / -301.746
=-0.09

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.09 mean?
Robo.ai (AIIO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.09 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Robo.ai. According to the industry distribution chart, Robo.ai ranks #999999 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Robo.ai's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.09. Based on the distribution chart, Robo.ai ranks #999999 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Robo.ai has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robo.ai's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LOT and LVWR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Robo.ai ranks #999999 out of 1092 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Robo.ai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,092 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. 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 Robo.ai. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robo.ai's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robo.ai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robo.ai (AIIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.79, compared to a current price of $2.61 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.09. Robo.ai's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Robo.ai (AIIO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.09 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Robo.ai (AIIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robo.ai stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.61 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.79. GuruFocus considers Robo.ai to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AIIO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.09
  • GF Value™: $1.79 vs. price of $2.61 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Robo.ai Business Description

Address Meydan Road, Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Nad AI Sheba, Dubai, ARE
Robo.ai Inc is a decentralized, AI-powered intelligent mobility platform that integrates smart vehicles, robotics, and blockchain technologies. The company is developing an AI-NAS ecosystem focused on delivering a passenger-centric platform by combining hardware and software, leveraging onboard computing, and offering an open cloud environment. Its product portfolio includes MUSE, a full-sized autonomous electric SPV; GHIATH, a purpose-built vehicle for public services and law enforcement developed in collaboration with Dubai Police; and Astra, an autonomous logistics vehicle. It also offers other vehicle models such as NWONE (SUV), Rabdan One (SUV), and Rabdan Seven (MPV) in the UAE through the SKD model. The company operates across the USA, UAE, and Mainland China.
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