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NIC AutotecTSE:5742 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:5742 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円929.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Metals & Mining companies, NIC Autotec ranks worse than 91.46% 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 NIC Autotec's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5742'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.13 Med: 2.97 Max: 10.31
Current: 9.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NIC Autotec was 10.31. The lowest was -11.13. And the median was 2.97.
TSE:5742's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.46% of 609
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs TSE:5742: 9.93
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.
NIC Autotec Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
NIC Autotec Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIC Autotec'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 Aluminum subindustry, NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, NIC Autotec's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 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 NIC Autotec. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #557 out of 609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is NIC Autotec's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NIC Autotec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.97. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06. NIC Autotec's value of 1.76 is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #557 out of 609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NIC Autotec has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIC Autotec's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #557 out of 609 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NIC Autotec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06. NIC Autotec's value of 1.76 is 66% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 1.06, NIC Autotec 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.06, based on 609 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. NIC Autotec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 66% 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 NIC Autotec. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIC Autotec's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIC Autotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円929.81, compared to a current price of 円755.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 66% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.06. NIC Autotec's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円755.00 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円929.81.
GuruFocus considers NIC Autotec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5742:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.76 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: 円929.81 vs. price of 円755.00 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66% above the Metals & Mining median (#557 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIC Autotec Inc is engaged in equipment business which include factory automation and clean booth and clean room, alpha frame business which include industrial aluminium frame and system, and commercial business.
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