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 DoorDash's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DASH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.68 Med: -0.77 Max: 2.24
Current: 2.01
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DoorDash was 2.24. The lowest was -7.68. And the median was -0.77.
MEX:DASH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.47% of 896
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.395
vs MEX:DASH: 2.01
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.
DoorDash Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DoorDash Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DoorDash'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:DASH vs MELI, SE, PDD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, DoorDash'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.
DoorDash Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DoorDash's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DoorDash'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.
DoorDash (MEX:DASH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 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 DoorDash. According to the industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #390 out of 896 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is DoorDash's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DoorDash's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. DoorDash's value of 1.76 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #390 out of 896 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DoorDash has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DoorDash's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MELI and SE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #390 out of 896 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts DoorDash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. DoorDash's value of 1.76 is 26.5% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 896 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. DoorDash's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 26.5% 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 DoorDash. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DoorDash's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DoorDash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash (MEX:DASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,602.53, compared to a current price of MXN3,327.30 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 and 26.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. DoorDash's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 DoorDash (MEX:DASH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 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 DoorDash (MEX:DASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,327.30 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,602.53.
GuruFocus considers DoorDash to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DASH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.76
GF Value™: MXN3,602.53 vs. price of MXN3,327.30 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#390 of 896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 2013 within the confines of the San Francisco application renaissance, DoorDash is an online delivery demand aggregator. Consumers can use its app to order food on demand for delivery or in-store pickup from participating merchants. Following the 2022 acquisition of Wolt, the firm also provides this service in Europe and Asia. DoorDash creates a marketplace for merchants to establish an online presence, market their offerings, and meet demand through delivery. The firm provides similar services to non-restaurant businesses, such as grocery, retail, and pet supplies. DoorDash is also rolling out emerging technologies, such as drone delivery, to continually innovate and deliver the best possible service to both supply-side and demand-side participants in its marketplace.
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