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Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 68.28% 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 Stanley Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.22
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stanley Electric Co was 1.22. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.18.
STAEF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.28% of 1097
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs STAEF: 1.22
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric Co'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 Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 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 Stanley Electric Co. This is 178% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.16 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #348 out of 1097 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.22. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Stanley Electric Co's value of 0.50 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #348 out of 1097 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #348 out of 1097 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Stanley Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Stanley Electric Co's value of 0.50 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.16 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Stanley Electric Co 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 2.25, based on 1,097 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 is 77.8% 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 Stanley Electric Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.21, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 77.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.21.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.50 (178% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $21.21 vs. price of $20.36 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#348 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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