HLLY (Holley) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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HLLY Holley Inc HLLY
67 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $3.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Holley Debt-to-EBITDA?

Holley HLLY -1.15% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates HLLY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Holley ranks worse than 77.01% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Holley's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.0 Mil. Holley's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $530.8 Mil. Holley's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $106.1 Mil. Holley's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.12.

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 Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HLLY' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4   Med: 5.71   Max: 13.47
Current: 4.98

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Holley was 13.47. The lowest was 4.40. And the median was 5.71.

HLLY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.01% of 1096 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs HLLY: 4.98

Holley  (NYSE:HLLY) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Holley Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Holley Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holley'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.

Holley Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Holley Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 13.47 4.40 4.96 10.31 4.83

Holley Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.20 4.01 7.05 4.59 5.12

HLLY vs MPAA, SES, SCTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Holley'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.


Holley Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Holley Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(12.412 + 516.078) / 109.345
=4.83

Holley's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(12.956 + 530.825) / 106.124
=5.12

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 mean?
Holley (HLLY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 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 Holley. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.40 to 13.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Holley ranks #844 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Holley's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 13.47. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Holley's value of 5.12 is 127.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holley ranks #844 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holley has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holley's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPAA and SES?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Holley ranks #844 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Holley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Holley's value of 5.12 is 127.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Holley's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.40 to 13.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Holley 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 2.25, 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. Holley's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.12 is 127.6% 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 Holley. 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. Holley's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holley (HLLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.34, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 127.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Holley's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Holley (HLLY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.12 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 Holley (HLLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holley stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.34. GuruFocus considers Holley to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HLLY:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.12 (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
  • GF Value™: $3.34 vs. price of $2.59 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 127.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#844 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HLLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Holley Business Description

Address 1A Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 240, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
Holley Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance automotive aftermarket products to car and truck enthusiasts in the United States, Canada and Europe. It manufactures a diversified line of performance automotive products, including carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel injection systems, nitrous oxide injection systems, superchargers, exhaust headers, mufflers, distributors, ignition components, engine tuners and automotive performance plumbing products. It also manufactures exhaust products as well as shifters, converters, transmission kits, transmissions, tuners and automotive software. The company markets its products under brands such as Holley, Holley EFI, MSD, Simpson, Flowmaster, EDGE, Cataclean, and Accel, among others. It operates in single segment.
67GF Score

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