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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%9 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 93.53% 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 DCM Shriram International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 4.76 Max: 8.75
Current: 8.75
During the past 2 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DCM Shriram International was 8.75. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 4.76.
NSE:DCMSIL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 93.53% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 8.75
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
DCM Shriram International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DCM Shriram International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
DCM Shriram International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.77
8.75
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.77
8.75
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International'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 one times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.75 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 DCM Shriram International. This is 84% above median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.77 to 8.75. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #130 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.75 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 8.75. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. DCM Shriram International's value of 8.75 is 263.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #130 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #130 out of 139 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. DCM Shriram International's value of 8.75 is 263.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.77 to 8.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 2.41, DCM Shriram International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.41, based on 139 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. DCM Shriram International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.75 is 263.1% 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 DCM Shriram International. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.75, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.75. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.75, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 263.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.41. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.75 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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