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Geely Automobile HoldingsGELYF -5.12%94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates GELYF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks better than 67.43% 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 Geely Automobile Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GELYF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.35 Max: 2.03
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Geely Automobile Holdings was 2.03. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.35.
GELYF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.43% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs GELYF: 1.27
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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Geely Automobile 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Geely Automobile 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.
Geely Automobile Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Geely Automobile Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geely Automobile 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Geely Automobile Holdings. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #357 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Geely Automobile Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 2.03. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 0.39 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #357 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geely Automobile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geely Automobile Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Geely Automobile Holdings ranks #357 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Geely Automobile Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Geely Automobile Holdings' value of 0.39 is 82.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Geely Automobile Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.09 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Geely Automobile Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 is 82.7% 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 Geely Automobile 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. Geely Automobile Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geely Automobile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 82.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Geely Automobile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Geely Automobile Holdings (GELYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geely Automobile Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Geely Automobile Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GELYF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.39 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $2.50 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#357 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GELYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Geely Auto manufactures and sells passenger vehicles and automotive parts. Geely is the largest local brand manufacturer and the third-largest passenger vehicle brand in terms of sales volume in China. Including Lynk & Co, Geely sold about 3 million cars in 2025. The domestic market accounts for more than 75% of Geely's revenue, with the rest coming from other parts of the world.
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