LX (LexinFintech Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LX LexinFintech Holdings Ltd LX
61 GF Score
Price $1.36
GF Value $3.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

LexinFintech Holdings LX +1.87% 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates LX with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Credit Services companies, LexinFintech Holdings ranks better than 74.91% on this metric.

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

LexinFintech Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $331 Mil. LexinFintech Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $256 Mil. LexinFintech Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $159 Mil. LexinFintech Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.68.

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

LX' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14   Med: 3.55   Max: 496.61
Current: 2.52

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LexinFintech Holdings was 496.61. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 3.55.

LX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
74.91% of 287 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 8.87 vs LX: 2.52

LexinFintech Holdings  (NAS:LX) 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.


LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LexinFintech 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.

LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

LexinFintech Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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LexinFintech Holdings 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 2.51 2.70 1.82 4.38 3.68

LX vs TROO, OPRT, MFIN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, LexinFintech 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.


LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, LexinFintech Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LexinFintech Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

LexinFintech Holdings'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
=(479.728 + 201.131) / 318.322
=2.14

LexinFintech Holdings'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
=(331.25 + 255.97) / 159.436
=3.68

* 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 3.68 mean?
LexinFintech Holdings (LX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 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 LexinFintech Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, LexinFintech Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.14 to 496.61. According to the industry distribution chart, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #72 out of 287 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is LexinFintech Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LexinFintech Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 is near median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 496.61. The Credit Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.87. LexinFintech Holdings' value of 3.68 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #72 out of 287 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LexinFintech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LexinFintech Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TROO and OPRT?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, LexinFintech Holdings ranks #72 out of 287 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts LexinFintech Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.87. LexinFintech Holdings' value of 3.68 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LexinFintech Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.14 to 496.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 8.87, LexinFintech 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 Credit Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Credit Services companies is 8.87, based on 287 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. LexinFintech Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 is 58.5% 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 LexinFintech Holdings. For the Credit Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LexinFintech Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LexinFintech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LexinFintech Holdings (LX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.05, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 58.5% below the Credit Services industry median of 8.87. LexinFintech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 LexinFintech Holdings (LX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68 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 LexinFintech Holdings (LX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LexinFintech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.05. GuruFocus considers LexinFintech Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LX:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.68 (near median its 10-year median of 3.55)
  • GF Value™: $3.05 vs. price of $1.36 (55.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% below the Credit Services median (#72 of 287)

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


LexinFintech Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 1LFA:Germany
Address No. 3099 Keyuan South Road, 27th Floor, China Energy Storage Tower, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd is an online consumer finance platform and a technology-driven service provider in China. The group is engaged in online direct sales services and online consumer finance services for its customers in the PRC. Geographically, it derives revenue from China.
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