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Hindalco IndustriesHNDNF 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates HNDNF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.53. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Metals & Mining companies, Hindalco Industries ranks worse than 77.96% 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 Hindalco Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HNDNF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 3.1 Max: 5.12
Current: 4.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hindalco Industries was 5.12. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 3.10.
HNDNF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.96% of 599
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs HNDNF: 4.51
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.
Hindalco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hindalco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindalco Industries'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 Aluminum subindustry, Hindalco Industries'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.
Hindalco Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindalco Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindalco Industries'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.
Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.52 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 Hindalco Industries. This is 78% above median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Hindalco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #467 out of 599 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Hindalco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hindalco Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.52 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 5.12. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Hindalco Industries' value of 5.52 is 375.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #467 out of 599 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindalco Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindalco Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindalco Industries ranks #467 out of 599 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hindalco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Hindalco Industries' value of 5.52 is 375.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindalco Industries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.91 to 5.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Hindalco Industries 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.16, based on 599 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. Hindalco Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.52 is 375.9% 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 Hindalco Industries. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindalco Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.52, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindalco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.53, compared to a current price of $2.95 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.52, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 375.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.16. Hindalco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hindalco Industries (HNDNF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.52 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 Hindalco Industries (HNDNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindalco Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.95 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.53.
Key valuation signals for HNDNF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.52 (78% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: $2.53 vs. price of $2.95 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 375.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#467 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNDNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindalco Industries Ltd extracts raw materials and produces and sells industrial metals in the below segments: Copper, Aluminum Upstream and Aluminium Downstream, Novelis, and all other Segment. The Copper segment purchases raw materials and produces continuous cast copper rods, copper cathodes, sulphuric acid, gold, and silver. The firm hedges its copper and other precious metals costs through futures contracts in an attempt to match commodity price changes between the time it purchases the raw materials and sells the finished products. The Aluminum segment mines bauxite and produces hydrate and alumina, aluminum, and aluminum-based products. The majority of Hindalco's revenue comes from India. The firm is also expanding internationally with sales and operations across the globe.
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