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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 SML Mahindra's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SMLMAH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.34 Med: 1.83 Max: 11.71
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SML Mahindra was 11.71. The lowest was -8.34. And the median was 1.83.
NSE:SMLMAH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.87% of 1102
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs NSE:SMLMAH: 1.03
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.
SML Mahindra Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SML Mahindra Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SML Mahindra'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.
NSE:SMLMAH vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, SML Mahindra'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.
SML Mahindra Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SML Mahindra's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SML Mahindra'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.
SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 SML Mahindra. According to the industry distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #310 out of 1102 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is SML Mahindra's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SML Mahindra's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #310 out of 1102 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SML Mahindra has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SML Mahindra's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #310 out of 1102 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts SML Mahindra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. 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 2.29, based on 1,102 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. 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 SML Mahindra. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SML Mahindra's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SML Mahindra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,855.29, compared to a current price of ₹5,726.00 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. SML Mahindra's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SML Mahindra stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,726.00 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,855.29.
GuruFocus considers SML Mahindra to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SMLMAH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹2,855.29 vs. price of ₹5,726.00 (100.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SMLMAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SML Mahindra Ltd, formerly SML Isuzu Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of commercial vehicles including light and medium-duty trucks, buses, ambulances, and specialized vehicles. The company integrates Japanese technology with local manufacturing to offer reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions. Its product portfolio spans cargo trucks and passenger buses with variants that support different industries such as education, tourism, and corporate transport. Revenue is majorly generated through the sale of vehicles and after-sales services including telematics support. The company operates predominantly in India and exports to several countries across Africa and Asia.
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