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Cooper-Standard HoldingsFRA:C31 -8.28%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:C31 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,099 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks worse than 89.9% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C31'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.78 Med: 3.13 Max: 2315.48
Current: 9.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cooper-Standard Holdings was 2315.48. The lowest was -14.78. And the median was 3.13.
FRA:C31's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.9% of 1099
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs FRA:C31: 9.42
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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cooper-Standard Holdings 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.
FRA:C31 vs MNRO, SLDP, MLR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard 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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooper-Standard Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cooper-Standard 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.43 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cooper-Standard Holdings. This is 169% above median its historical median of 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #988 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.43 is 169% above median its 10-year median of 3.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 8.43 is 273% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #988 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MNRO and SLDP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #988 out of 1099 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 8.43 is 273% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 2.26, based on 1,099 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. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.43 is 273% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.43, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.87, compared to a current price of €23.72 — trading 71% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.43, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 273% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.43 as of Jun. 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.72 is trading 71% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.87.
GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C31:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.43 (169% above median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: €13.87 vs. price of €23.72 (71% above fair value)
Industry Position: 273% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#988 of 1099)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
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