MIELF (Mitsubishi Electric) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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MIELF Mitsubishi Electric Corp MIELF
71 GF Score
Price $36.32
GF Value $19.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mitsubishi Electric MIELF +0.36% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates MIELF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Mitsubishi Electric ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

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

Mitsubishi Electric's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $961 Mil. Mitsubishi Electric's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,329 Mil. Mitsubishi Electric's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,392 Mil. Mitsubishi Electric's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

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 Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIELF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.68   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mitsubishi Electric was 0.85. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.68.

MIELF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.5% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs MIELF: 0.47

Mitsubishi Electric  (OTCPK:MIELF) 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.


Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Electric'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.

Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mitsubishi Electric Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.79 0.68 0.54 0.47

Mitsubishi Electric 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 0.55 0.51 0.45 0.48 0.43

MIELF vs VRT, BE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Mitsubishi Electric'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.


Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsubishi Electric Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(960.71 + 1328.626) / 4832.184
=0.47

Mitsubishi Electric'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
=(960.71 + 1328.626) / 5391.868
=0.42

* 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 0.43 mean?
Mitsubishi Electric (MIELF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 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 Mitsubishi Electric. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #548 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mitsubishi Electric's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.85. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Mitsubishi Electric's value of 0.43 is 74.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #548 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Electric has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Electric's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Electric ranks #548 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Mitsubishi Electric in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Mitsubishi Electric's value of 0.43 is 74.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Electric's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Mitsubishi Electric 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Mitsubishi Electric's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 74.7% 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 Mitsubishi Electric. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Electric's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Electric (MIELF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.89, compared to a current price of $36.32 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 74.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Mitsubishi Electric's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Mitsubishi Electric (MIELF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 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 Mitsubishi Electric (MIELF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.32 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.89. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIELF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.43 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: $19.89 vs. price of $36.32 (82.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.7% below the Industrial Products median (#548 of 2332)

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


Mitsubishi Electric Business Description

Address 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8310
Mitsubishi Electric is a leading Japanese diversified industrial manufacturer, specializing in factory automation systems, power and energy systems, infrastructure solutions, automotive equipment, electronic devices, and home appliances. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates globally with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for its technological expertise and high reliability, Mitsubishi Electric plays a vital role in sectors ranging from smart manufacturing and transportation to energy management and defense. The company emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth through its focus on electrification, automation, and digitalization.
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