PACCAR (MIL:1PCAR) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.36 (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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MIL:1PCAR PACCAR Inc MIL:1PCAR
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GF Value €72.19
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What is PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA?

PACCAR MIL:1PCAR 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 2.77. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PCAR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, PACCAR ranks worse than 75.86% on this metric.

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

PACCAR's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,157 Mil. PACCAR's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,600 Mil. PACCAR's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,799 Mil. PACCAR's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.36.

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

MIL:1PCAR' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07   Med: 2.77   Max: 4.14
Current: 4.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PACCAR was 4.14. The lowest was 2.07. And the median was 2.77.

MIL:1PCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75.86% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs MIL:1PCAR: 4.06

PACCAR  (MIL:1PCAR) 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.


PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PACCAR'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.

PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PACCAR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.18 2.57 2.07 2.74 4.13

PACCAR Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.81 4.71 4.82 4.27 3.36

MIL:1PCAR vs CNH, OSK, AGCO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, PACCAR'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.


PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, PACCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PACCAR Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PACCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3958.546 + 9394.854) / 3235.891
=4.13

PACCAR's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4156.765 + 8599.71) / 3799.064
=3.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.36 mean?
PACCAR (MIL:1PCAR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.36 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 PACCAR. This is 21% above median its historical median of 2.77. Over the past decade, PACCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.07 to 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #132 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is PACCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PACCAR's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.36 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 4.14. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. PACCAR's value of 3.36 is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #132 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PACCAR has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PACCAR's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CNH and OSK?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #132 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PACCAR in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. PACCAR's value of 3.36 is 98.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PACCAR's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.07 to 4.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.77 vs. the industry median of 1.70, PACCAR 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.70, based on 174 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. PACCAR's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.36 is 98.2% 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 PACCAR. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. PACCAR's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.36, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PACCAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR (MIL:1PCAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.19, compared to a current price of €118.80 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.36, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.77 and 98.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.70. PACCAR's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 PACCAR (MIL:1PCAR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.36 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 PACCAR (MIL:1PCAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €118.80 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.19. GuruFocus considers PACCAR to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PCAR:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.36 (21% above median its 10-year median of 2.77)
  • GF Value™: €72.19 vs. price of €118.80 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#132 of 174)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1PCAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PACCAR Business Description

Address 777 - 106th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, USA, 98004
Paccar is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the premium nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt, which are primarily sold in the Americas and Australia, and DAF, which primarily services Europe and South America. The trucks segment (74% sales) goes to market through a network of 2,200 independent dealers. Paccar maintains an internal finance subsidiary that provides retail and wholesale financing for customers and dealers (6% sales). In recent years, Paccar has aggressively expanded its parts business (20% of sales), including engines, axles, and transmissions for its own truck brands as well as independent producers. The company commands 30% of the Class 8 market share in North America and 15% of the heavy-duty market share in Europe.
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