MascoMEX:MAS 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates MEX:MAS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,350.96. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,399 Construction companies, Masco ranks worse than 55.04% 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 Masco's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MAS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 2.4 Max: 2.84
Current: 2.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Masco was 2.84. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 2.40.
MEX:MAS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.04% of 1399
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs MEX:MAS: 2.59
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.
Masco Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Masco Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masco'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:MAS vs CSL, MAIR, LII: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Masco'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.
Masco Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Masco's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masco'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.
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.60 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 Masco. This is near median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Masco's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.12 to 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Masco ranks #770 out of 1399 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Masco's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Masco's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.60 is near median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 2.84. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Masco's value of 2.60 is 18.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masco ranks #770 out of 1399 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Masco has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masco's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSL and MAIR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Masco ranks #770 out of 1399 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Masco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Masco's value of 2.60 is 18.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Masco's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.12 to 2.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Masco 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.19, based on 1,399 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. Masco's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.60 is 18.7% 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 Masco. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masco's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masco stock overvalued right now?
Masco (MEX:MAS) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.60. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,350.96, compared to a current price of MXN1,559.10 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 18.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.19. Masco's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Masco (MEX:MAS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.60 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 Masco (MEX:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,559.10 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,350.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MAS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.60 (near median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: MXN1,350.96 vs. price of MXN1,559.10 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% above the Construction median (#770 of 1399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Masco is a global manufacturer of branded home improvement products, with a focus on plumbing fixtures (70% of revenue) and decorative architectural coatings (30% of revenue). The company primarily serves the repair and remodel market, with products such as faucets, showerheads, and paint sold through retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Delta, Hansgrohe, and Behr.
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