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 American Superconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AMSC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.65 Med: -0.15 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of American Superconductor was 0.28. The lowest was -1.65. And the median was -0.15.
AMSC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.53% of 2331
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs AMSC: 0.17
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
American Superconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
American Superconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 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 American Superconductor. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #314 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is American Superconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
American Superconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. American Superconductor's value of 0.14 is 91.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #314 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EPAC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #314 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places American Superconductor in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. American Superconductor's value of 0.14 is 91.7% below this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 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. American Superconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 91.7% 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 American Superconductor. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.94, compared to a current price of $37.11 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 and 91.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.11 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.94.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14
GF Value™: $30.94 vs. price of $37.11 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.7% below the Industrial Products median (#314 of 2331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Superconductor Corp generates the ideas, technologies, and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, and energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, the company enables manufacturers to launch wind turbines quickly, effectively, and profitably. Through its Gridtec Solutions, the company provides engineering planning services and grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency, and performance. The company's segment includes Grid and Wind. It generates maximum revenue from the Grid segment.
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