Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Renesas ElectronicsRNECF +0.41%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates RNECF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, Renesas Electronics ranks worse than 65.1% 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 Renesas Electronics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RNECF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 2.11 Max: 4.93
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Renesas Electronics was 4.93. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 2.11.
RNECF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.1% of 722
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs RNECF: 2.56
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.
Renesas Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Renesas Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Renesas Electronics'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.
RNECF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Renesas Electronics'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.
Renesas Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Renesas Electronics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Renesas Electronics'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Renesas Electronics (RNECF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 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 Renesas Electronics. This is near median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Renesas Electronics' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #470 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Renesas Electronics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Renesas Electronics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 is near median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 4.93. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Renesas Electronics' value of 2.07 is 43.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #470 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Renesas Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Renesas Electronics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #470 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Renesas Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Renesas Electronics' value of 2.07 is 43.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Renesas Electronics' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.05 to 4.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Renesas Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 722 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. Renesas Electronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.07 is 43.3% 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 Renesas Electronics. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Renesas Electronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Renesas Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Renesas Electronics (RNECF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.10, compared to a current price of $27.73 — trading 83.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 43.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Renesas Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Renesas Electronics (RNECF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 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 Renesas Electronics (RNECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Renesas Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.73 is trading 83.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.10.
GuruFocus considers Renesas Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RNECF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.07 (near median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: $15.10 vs. price of $27.73 (83.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% above the Semiconductors median (#470 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RNECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Renesas Electronics is a Japanese broad-based integrated device manufacturer involved in the design and manufacturing of microcontrollers and analog chips, used across automotive, industrial, enterprise, and consumer industries. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company was created through the combination of electronics business units from NEC Electronics, Mitsubishi, and Hitachi. The company's businesses are primarily focused in Asia, where they historically account for 70%-80% of its sales. Renesas is the third- and ninth-largest manufacturer of MCUs and power/analog devices, with a 17% and 3.5% market share, respectively, as of 2024.
79GF Score
Get the complete analysis for RNECF
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
RNECF has been successfully added to your 
