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Atmus Filtration TechnologiesATMU -1.64%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates ATMU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.87 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks worse than 62.04% 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ATMU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 1.86 Max: 3.08
Current: 3.08
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Atmus Filtration Technologies was 3.08. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 1.86.
ATMU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.04% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs ATMU: 3.08
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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Atmus Filtration Technologies 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Atmus Filtration Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #680 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Atmus Filtration Technologies' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 3.08. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 3.04 is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #680 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atmus Filtration Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atmus Filtration Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to QS and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #680 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Atmus Filtration Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 3.04 is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Atmus Filtration Technologies' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Atmus Filtration Technologies 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. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 35.1% 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies. 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. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.87, compared to a current price of $50.52 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 35.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Atmus Filtration Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.52 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.87.
GuruFocus considers Atmus Filtration Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATMU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.04 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $41.87 vs. price of $50.52 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#680 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Business Description
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc manufactures filtration products for on-highway commercial vehicles and off-highway agriculture, construction, mining, and power generation vehicles and equipment. The company designs and manufactures Developed filtration products, principally under the Fleetguard brand, that enable lower emissions and provide asset protection. It designs, manufactures, and sells filters, coolants, and chemical products. The company offers products including air filtration, coolants and chemicals, crankcase ventilation, fuel filtration, fuel cells, lube filtration, and others.
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