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Rush EnterprisesRUSHB -0.46%89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates RUSHB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rush Enterprises ranks worse than 57.39% 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 Rush Enterprises's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RUSHB'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 3.03 Max: 5.59
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rush Enterprises was 5.59. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 3.03.
RUSHB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.39% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs RUSHB: 2.76
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.
Rush Enterprises Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Rush Enterprises Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rush Enterprises'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.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Rush Enterprises'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.
Rush Enterprises Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rush Enterprises's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rush Enterprises'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.
Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 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 Rush Enterprises. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Rush Enterprises' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.97 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #629 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Rush Enterprises' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rush Enterprises' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 5.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Rush Enterprises' value of 3.57 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #629 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rush Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rush Enterprises' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VVV and AN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rush Enterprises ranks #629 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Rush Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Rush Enterprises' value of 3.57 is 58% above this benchmark. Historically, Rush Enterprises' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.97 to 5.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Rush Enterprises 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 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. Rush Enterprises's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 is 58% 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 Rush Enterprises. 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. Rush Enterprises's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rush Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.00, compared to a current price of $77.66 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 58% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Rush Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57 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 Rush Enterprises (RUSHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rush Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $77.66 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.00.
GuruFocus considers Rush Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSHB:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.57 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: $49.00 vs. price of $77.66 (58.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#629 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RUSHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rush Enterprises Inc is a full-service, integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services. The company operates in a single segment; Truck Segment includes the operation of a network of commercial vehicle dealerships under the name Rush Truck Centers. It sells commercial vehicles manufactured by Peterbilt, International, Hino, Ford, Isuzu, IC Bus, and Blue Bird and also provides one-stop service for the needs of commercial vehicle customers, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products. The company's business is concentrated in the United States and Ontario, Canada commercial vehicle markets and related aftermarkets.
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