AppleCHIX:APCD 91 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APCD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €227.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Hardware companies, Apple ranks better than 74.38% 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 Apple's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APCd'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.15 Max: 1.51
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Apple was 1.51. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.15.
CHIX:APCd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.38% of 1788
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs CHIX:APCd: 0.53
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.
Apple Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Apple Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apple'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.
CHIX:APCD vs SONO, TBCH, VUZI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.
Apple Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apple's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apple'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.
Apple (CHIX:APCD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 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 Apple. This is 53% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Apple's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #458 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Apple's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Apple's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.51. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Apple's value of 0.54 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #458 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SONO and TBCH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #458 out of 1788 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Apple in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Apple's value of 0.54 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Apple's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Apple 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,788 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. Apple's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 68.5% 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 Apple. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (CHIX:APCD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €227.17, compared to a current price of €267.55 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 68.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €267.55 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €227.17.
GuruFocus considers Apple to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:APCD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.54 (53% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: €227.17 vs. price of €267.55 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Hardware median (#458 of 1788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:APCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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