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Motus HoldingsJSE:MTH -0.66%88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R113.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, Motus Holdings ranks worse than 63.84% 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 Motus Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MTH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.64 Max: 5.2
Current: 3.24
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Motus Holdings was 5.20. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.64.
JSE:MTH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.84% of 1095
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs JSE:MTH: 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.
Motus Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Motus Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Motus 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.
JSE:MTH vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Motus 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.
Motus Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Motus Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Motus 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 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 Motus Holdings. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Motus Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #699 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Motus Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Motus Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 5.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Motus Holdings' value of 3.23 is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #699 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Motus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motus Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Motus Holdings ranks #699 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Motus Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Motus Holdings' value of 3.23 is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Motus Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.67 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Motus Holdings 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. Motus Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 43.6% 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 Motus Holdings. 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. Motus Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R113.29, compared to a current price of R104.94 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 43.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Motus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 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 Motus Holdings (JSE:MTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R104.94 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R113.29.
GuruFocus considers Motus Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MTH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.23 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: R113.29 vs. price of R104.94 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#699 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Motus Holdings Ltd is a non-manufacturing service provider in the automotive sector. It has four business segments namely Import and Distribution; Retail and Rental; Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, Head Office and Eliminations. The company generates maximum revenue from New motor vehicles. Its Import and Distribution segment includes importer and distributor of passenger, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and parts to serve a network of dealerships, car rental companies, fleets, and government institutions in South Africa.
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