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Acushnet HoldingsGOLF -0.73%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates GOLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 647 Travel & Leisure companies, Acushnet Holdings ranks worse than 59.51% 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 Acushnet Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GOLF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 2.02 Max: 3.24
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acushnet Holdings was 3.24. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 2.02.
GOLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.51% of 647
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.55
vs GOLF: 3.24
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.
Acushnet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Acushnet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acushnet 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 Leisure subindustry, Acushnet 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.
Acushnet Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Acushnet Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acushnet 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.
Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.19 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 Acushnet Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Acushnet Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.07 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #385 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Acushnet Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acushnet Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.19 is near median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 3.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Acushnet Holdings' value of 2.19 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #385 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acushnet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acushnet Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LTH and PLNT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #385 out of 647 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Acushnet Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Acushnet Holdings' value of 2.19 is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Acushnet Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.07 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Acushnet 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.55, based on 647 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. Acushnet Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.19 is 14.1% 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 Acushnet Holdings. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acushnet Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acushnet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.53, compared to a current price of $104.66 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 14.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.55. Acushnet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Acushnet Holdings (GOLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 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 Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acushnet Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $104.66 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.53.
GuruFocus considers Acushnet Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GOLF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.19 (near median its 10-year median of 2.02)
GF Value™: $79.53 vs. price of $104.66 (31.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#385 of 647)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GOLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acushnet Holdings Corp is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of golf products. Its product category includes golf balls, golf shoes, golf clubs, wedges, putters, golf gloves, golf gear and golf wear, and others. These products are offered through different brands such as Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cemeron, Vokey Design, Pinnacle, KJUS, and others. The company's reportable segments are Titleist golf equipment, FootJoy golf wear, and Gofl gear. A majority of its revenue is generated by the Titleist golf equipment segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), Japan, Korea, and the Rest of the world.
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