STM (STMicroelectronics NV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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What is STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

STMicroelectronics NV STM -4.18% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates STM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks better than 53.46% on this metric.

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

STMicroelectronics NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $372 Mil. STMicroelectronics NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,411 Mil. STMicroelectronics NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,080 Mil. STMicroelectronics NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.

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

STM' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.55
Current: 1.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of STMicroelectronics NV was 1.55. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.94.

STM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.46% of 722 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.46 vs STM: 1.21

STMicroelectronics NV  (NYSE:STM) 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.


STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STMicroelectronics NV'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.

STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

STMicroelectronics NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.51 0.50 0.85 1.02

STMicroelectronics NV 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 1.51 2.16 0.75 0.92 1.34

STM vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV'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.


STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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STMicroelectronics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(350 + 2004) / 2309
=1.02

STMicroelectronics NV'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
=(372 + 2411) / 2080
=1.34

* 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 1.34 mean?
STMicroelectronics NV (STM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 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 STMicroelectronics NV. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #336 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.55. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.34 is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #336 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #336 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts STMicroelectronics NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.34 is 8.2% below this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.46, STMicroelectronics NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.46, 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 is 8.2% 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 STMicroelectronics NV. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STMicroelectronics NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.95, compared to a current price of $68.47 — trading 128.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 8.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.46. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $68.47 is trading 128.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.95. GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STM:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.34 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: $29.95 vs. price of $68.47 (128.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.2% below the Semiconductors median (#336 of 722)

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


STMicroelectronics NV Business Description

Address 39, Chemin du Champ des Filles, Plan-Les-Ouates, Geneva, CHE, 1228
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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