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TeslaMEX:TSLA -2.92%84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSLA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,547.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tesla ranks better than 66.12% 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 Tesla's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TSLA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.93 Med: 1.09 Max: 21.49
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tesla was 21.49. The lowest was -118.93. And the median was 1.09.
MEX:TSLA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.12% of 1092
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.245
vs MEX:TSLA: 1.34
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.
Tesla Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Tesla Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesla'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:TSLA vs GM, F, RIVN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tesla'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.
Tesla Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tesla's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesla'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Tesla (MEX:TSLA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tesla. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #370 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Tesla's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tesla's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Tesla's value of 1.33 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #370 out of 1092 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #370 out of 1092 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tesla in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Tesla's value of 1.33 is 40.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Tesla 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,092 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. Tesla's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 40.8% 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 Tesla. 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. Tesla's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla (MEX:TSLA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,547.43, compared to a current price of MXN5,442.17 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Tesla (MEX:TSLA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Jun. 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 Tesla (MEX:TSLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,442.17 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,547.43.
GuruFocus considers Tesla to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSLA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.33 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: MXN5,547.43 vs. price of MXN5,442.17 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#370 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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