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Hyundai Motor CoHYMLF 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 8.58. GuruFocus rates HYMLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hyundai Motor Co ranks worse than 91.14% 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 Hyundai Motor Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HYMLF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.44 Med: 8.58 Max: 13.88
Current: 9.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hyundai Motor Co was 13.88. The lowest was 5.44. And the median was 8.58.
HYMLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.14% of 1095
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs HYMLF: 9.91
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.
Hyundai Motor Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hyundai Motor Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyundai Motor Co'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hyundai Motor Co'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.
Hyundai Motor Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Motor Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyundai Motor Co'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.
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.24 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 Hyundai Motor Co. This is near median its historical median of 8.58. Over the past decade, Hyundai Motor Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.44 to 13.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #998 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Hyundai Motor Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hyundai Motor Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is near median its 10-year median of 8.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.44 to a high of 13.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 9.24 is 310.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #998 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hyundai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Motor Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #998 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hyundai Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 9.24 is 310.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hyundai Motor Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.44 to 13.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.58 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Hyundai Motor Co 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 1,095 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. Hyundai Motor Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 310.7% 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 Hyundai Motor Co. 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. Hyundai Motor Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.07, compared to a current price of $89.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.58 and 310.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Hyundai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.24 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $75.07.
Key valuation signals for HYMLF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (near median its 10-year median of 8.58)
GF Value™: $75.07 vs. price of $89.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#998 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Motor Co is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. The business of the group is operated through a vehicle, finance, and other segments. Its vehicle segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit card processing, and other financing activities. The other segment includes the research and development, train manufacturing, and other activities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the vehicle segment.
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