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Suzuki MotorSZKMF 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates SZKMF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.93 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,099 Vehicles & Parts companies, Suzuki Motor ranks better than 77.71% 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 Suzuki Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SZKMF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.02 Max: 2.02
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Suzuki Motor was 2.02. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.02.
SZKMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.71% of 1099
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs SZKMF: 0.72
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.
Suzuki Motor Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Suzuki Motor Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suzuki Motor'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 Manufacturers subindustry, Suzuki Motor'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.
Suzuki Motor Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Suzuki Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzuki Motor'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.
Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 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 Suzuki Motor. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Suzuki Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.71 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #245 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Suzuki Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Suzuki Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 2.02. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Suzuki Motor's value of 0.62 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #245 out of 1099 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suzuki Motor has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzuki Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #245 out of 1099 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Suzuki Motor in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Suzuki Motor's value of 0.62 is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Suzuki Motor's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.71 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Suzuki Motor 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 2.26, based on 1,099 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. Suzuki Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.62 is 72.6% 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 Suzuki Motor. 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. Suzuki Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzuki Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.93, compared to a current price of $12.13 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 72.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Suzuki Motor's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Suzuki Motor (SZKMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.62 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 Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuki Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.13 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.93.
GuruFocus considers Suzuki Motor to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SZKMF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.62 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: $12.93 vs. price of $12.13 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#245 of 1099)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZKMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suzuki Motor Corp is a Japan-based automobile manufacturing company. The company operates through Four-Wheel, Marine, Two-Wheel, and Other segments. The Four-Wheel segment covers mini cars, small cars, and regular cars. The Marine segment includes outboard motors, while the Two-Wheel segment handles motorcycles and ATVs. The Other segment consists of electric wheelchairs, solar power, and real estate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Four-wheel business segment.
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