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ECARX HoldingsECX -5.98%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is -658.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ECX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, ECARX Holdings ranks worse than 91240.78% 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 ECARX Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ECX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.96 Med: -2.21 Max: -1.09
Current: -23.96
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ECARX Holdings was -1.09. The lowest was -23.96. And the median was -2.21.
ECX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs ECX: -23.96
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.
ECARX Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ECARX Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECARX Holdings'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, ECARX Holdings'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.
ECARX Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ECARX Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECARX Holdings'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.
ECARX Holdings (ECX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -658.13 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 ECARX Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, ECARX Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is ECARX Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ECARX Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -658.13. Based on the distribution chart, ECARX Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ECARX Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECARX Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CPS and MNRO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ECARX Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ECARX Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. 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. 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 ECARX Holdings. 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. ECARX Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -658.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECARX Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECARX Holdings (ECX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.23, compared to a current price of $1.09 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -658.13. ECARX Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 ECARX Holdings (ECX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -658.13 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 ECARX Holdings (ECX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECARX Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.09 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers ECARX Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ECX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -658.13
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $1.09 (51.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ECX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ECARX Holdings Inc is engaged in the sales of system-on-chip core modules, automotive computing platform products, and software stacks as well as the provision of research and development services in the Peoples Republic of China. The companies core products include infotainment head units, digital cockpits, vehicle chip-set solutions, a core operating system, and an integrated software stack. Beyond this, ECARX is developing a full-stack automotive computing platform. It is engaged in automotive intelligence and networking.
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