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Dassault AviationMEX:AM 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:AM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,455.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Dassault Aviation ranks better than 88.58% 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 Dassault Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.36 Max: 2.14
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dassault Aviation was 2.14. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.36.
MEX:AM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.58% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs MEX:AM: 0.14
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.
Dassault Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Dassault Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dassault Aviation'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.
MEX:AM vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Dassault Aviation'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.
Dassault Aviation Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Dassault Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dassault Aviation'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.
Dassault Aviation (MEX:AM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 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 Dassault Aviation. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Dassault Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #29 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Dassault Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dassault Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.14. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83. Dassault Aviation's value of 0.11 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #29 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dassault Aviation has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Aviation's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Dassault Aviation ranks #29 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Dassault Aviation in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83. Dassault Aviation's value of 0.11 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, Dassault Aviation's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Dassault Aviation 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.83, based on 254 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. Dassault Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 is 94% 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 Dassault Aviation. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dassault Aviation's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Aviation (MEX:AM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,455.04, compared to a current price of MXN5,709.86 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 94% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.83. Dassault Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Dassault Aviation (MEX:AM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11 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 Dassault Aviation (MEX:AM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,709.86 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,455.04.
GuruFocus considers Dassault Aviation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.11 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: MXN7,455.04 vs. price of MXN5,709.86 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#29 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dassault Aviation, controlled by the French Dassault Group, designs, builds, and maintains military fighter jets and is one of the largest manufacturers of business jets. It holds a 26.6% stake in defense electronics group Thales, whose earnings contribution accounts for roughly half of Dassault's adjusted net income. In 2025, Dassault Aviation generated EUR 7.4 billion in revenue with over 15,000 employees. About 63% of revenue comes from defense aircraft and services, while Falcon business jets generate the remaining 37%.
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