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RPM Automotive GroupASX:RPM Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 3.39. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, RPM Automotive Group ranks worse than 70.99% 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 RPM Automotive Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:RPM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -154.65 Med: 3.39 Max: 5.47
Current: 3.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RPM Automotive Group was 5.47. The lowest was -154.65. And the median was 3.39.
ASX:RPM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.99% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs ASX:RPM: 3.97
RPM Automotive Group (ASX:RPM) 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.
RPM Automotive Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
RPM Automotive Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM Automotive Group'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.
ASX:RPM vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, RPM Automotive Group'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.
RPM Automotive Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, RPM Automotive Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM Automotive Group'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
RPM Automotive Group (ASX:RPM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.44 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 RPM Automotive Group. This is 149% above median its historical median of 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM Automotive Group ranks #778 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is RPM Automotive Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RPM Automotive Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.44 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. RPM Automotive Group's value of 8.44 is 275.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM Automotive Group ranks #778 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does RPM Automotive Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, RPM Automotive Group ranks #778 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places RPM Automotive Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. RPM Automotive Group's value of 8.44 is 275.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 2.25, RPM Automotive Group 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,096 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. RPM Automotive Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.44 is 275.1% 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 RPM Automotive Group. 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. RPM Automotive Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.44, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPM Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM Automotive Group (ASX:RPM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.02 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.44, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 275.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. 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 RPM Automotive Group (ASX:RPM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.44 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.
RPM Automotive Group Ltd is an Australian-based automotive group. The company's segment includes Motorsport, Repairs and Roadside, Wheels and Tyres, and Accessories. It generates maximum revenue from the Wheels and Tyres segment. The group businesses are involved in importing, wholesaling, and retailing tyres, mechanical repairs, motorsport apparel and safety equipment, niche manufacturing, and roadside assistance service for the transport industry. It owns brands, such as RPM Racewear, Carline, Genie, Air Anywhere, Formula Off-Road, and RPM Autoparts.
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