MEKO ABCHIX:MEKOS 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MEKOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr122.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Vehicles & Parts companies, MEKO AB ranks worse than 75.87% 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 MEKO AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MEKOs'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5 Med: 3.06 Max: 5.67
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MEKO AB was 5.67. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 3.06.
CHIX:MEKOs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.87% of 1094
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs CHIX:MEKOs: 4.74
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.
MEKO AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MEKO AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEKO AB'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:MEKOS vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MEKO AB'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.
MEKO AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEKO AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEKO AB'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.
MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.31 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 MEKO AB. This is 41% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, MEKO AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.50 to 5.67. According to the industry distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #830 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is MEKO AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MEKO AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.31 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 5.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. MEKO AB's value of 4.31 is 91.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #830 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MEKO AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEKO AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #830 out of 1094 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MEKO AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. MEKO AB's value of 4.31 is 91.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MEKO AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.50 to 5.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 2.25, MEKO AB 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 1,094 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. MEKO AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.31 is 91.6% 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 MEKO AB. 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. MEKO AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.31, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEKO AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.66, compared to a current price of kr79.53 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.31, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 91.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. MEKO AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.31 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 MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEKO AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr79.53 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.66.
GuruFocus considers MEKO AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MEKOS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.31 (41% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: kr122.66 vs. price of kr79.53 (35.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#830 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MEKOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEKO AB functions in the car aftermarket, operating car service chains, and wholesale operations. The company offers spare parts and accessories to affiliated workshops, other workshops, other business-to-business customers, and car owners. The company conducts business through segments: Denmark, Finland, Poland/the Baltics, Sweden/Norway, and Sorensen og Balchen (Norway). It generates maximum revenue from Sweden/Norway. The Affiliated workshops of the company operate under the company's brands: BilXtra, MECA, Mekonomen BFTZ, Fixus, Inter-Team, among others.
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