Minda (NSE:MINDACORP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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NSE:MINDACORP Minda Corp Ltd NSE:MINDACORP
82 GF Score
Price ₹721.65
GF Value ₹632.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Minda Debt-to-EBITDA?

Minda NSE:MINDACORP +0.66% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:MINDACORP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹632.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,099 Vehicles & Parts companies, Minda ranks better than 54.69% on this metric.

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

Minda's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,515 Mil. Minda's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,200 Mil. Minda's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,467 Mil. Minda's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74.

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

NSE:MINDACORP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 1.95   Max: 2.67
Current: 2

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Minda was 2.67. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.95.

NSE:MINDACORP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.69% of 1099 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs NSE:MINDACORP: 2.00

Minda  (NSE:MINDACORP) 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.


Minda Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Minda Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minda'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.

Minda Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Minda 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 1.45 1.51 1.01 2.67 2.02

Minda 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 2.58 0.00 2.12 0.00 1.74

NSE:MINDACORP vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Minda'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.


Minda Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Minda's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Minda Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Minda'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
=(8515 + 6200) / 7287
=2.02

Minda'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
=(8515 + 6200) / 8466.8
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
Minda (NSE:MINDACORP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 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 Minda. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Minda's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.01 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Minda ranks #498 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Minda's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Minda's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 2.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Minda's value of 1.74 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minda ranks #498 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minda has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minda's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Minda ranks #498 out of 1099 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Minda in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Minda's value of 1.74 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Minda's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.01 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Minda 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 2.26, based on 1,099 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. Minda's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 23% 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 Minda. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minda's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minda (NSE:MINDACORP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹632.60, compared to a current price of ₹721.65 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 23% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Minda's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Minda (NSE:MINDACORP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 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 Minda (NSE:MINDACORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minda stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹721.65 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹632.60. GuruFocus considers Minda to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MINDACORP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.74 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
  • GF Value™: ₹632.60 vs. price of ₹721.65 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#498 of 1099)

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


Minda Business Description

Other Exchanges 538962:India
Address D6-11, Sector 59, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
Minda Corp Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Automobile Components and Parts. Its products and solutions are 2W Vehicle Access Division, 4W Vehicle Access Division, Electrical Distribution System Division, Die Casting Division, Drivers Information System Division, and Others. Its geographic locations are the Domestic, Asia, America, Europe, and Africa.
82GF Score

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