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MAHLE-Metal LeveBSP:LEVE3 -0.92%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates BSP:LEVE3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,092 Vehicles & Parts companies, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks better than 65.2% 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:LEVE3'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.92 Max: 4.05
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MAHLE-Metal Leve was 4.05. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.92.
BSP:LEVE3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.2% of 1092
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.245
vs BSP:LEVE3: 1.40
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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MAHLE-Metal Leve Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
BSP:LEVE3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #380 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 4.05. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. MAHLE-Metal Leve's value of 1.11 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #380 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAHLE-Metal Leve has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAHLE-Metal Leve's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #380 out of 1092 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts MAHLE-Metal Leve in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. MAHLE-Metal Leve's value of 1.11 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MAHLE-Metal Leve's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 2.25, MAHLE-Metal Leve has consistently been below 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 1,092 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. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 50.6% 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve. 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. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.63, compared to a current price of R$31.23 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 50.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. MAHLE-Metal Leve's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$31.23 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.63.
GuruFocus considers MAHLE-Metal Leve to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LEVE3:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.11 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: R$36.63 vs. price of R$31.23 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#380 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LEVE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAHLE-Metal Leve SA automotive parts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. It manufactures reliable products with cutting-edge technology and is continuously investing in the research and development of new products and production processes. It operates in the OE segment, where it supplies vehicle manufacturers, and in the Aftermarket segment, where it supplies partners in trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The company operates in two segments, which include Powertrain and Charging and Thermal and Fluid Systems.
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