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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.12%89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks worse than 69.29% 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 FTAI Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FTAI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 6.1 Max: 7.97
Current: 3.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of FTAI Aviation was 7.97. The lowest was 3.07. And the median was 6.10.
FTAI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.29% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs FTAI: 3.17
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.
FTAI Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
FTAI Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 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 FTAI Aviation. This is 47% below median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, FTAI Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.07 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #176 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is FTAI Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
FTAI Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 7.97. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80. FTAI Aviation's value of 3.23 is 79.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #176 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #176 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places FTAI Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80. FTAI Aviation's value of 3.23 is 79.9% above this benchmark. Historically, FTAI Aviation's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.07 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 1.80, FTAI Aviation 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.80, based on 254 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. FTAI Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 79.9% 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 FTAI Aviation. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 79.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.80. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.23 (47% below median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#176 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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