Boeing CoXSWX:BA +0.46%67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 944% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF166.62. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Boeing Co ranks worse than 86.61% 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 Boeing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -333.54 Med: 0.93 Max: 37.54
Current: 6.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Boeing Co was 37.54. The lowest was -333.54. And the median was 0.93.
XSWX:BA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.61% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.845
vs XSWX:BA: 6.45
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.
Boeing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Boeing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boeing 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.
XSWX:BA vs LMT, HWM, GD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boeing 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.
Boeing Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boeing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boeing 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.
Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.71 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 Boeing Co. This is 944% above median its historical median of 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #220 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Boeing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Boeing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.71 is 944% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85. Boeing Co's value of 9.71 is 426.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #220 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boeing Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boeing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LMT and HWM?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boeing Co ranks #220 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Boeing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85. Boeing Co's value of 9.71 is 426.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Boeing Co 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.85, based on 254 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. Boeing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.71 is 426.3% 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 Boeing Co. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boeing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.71, which is 944% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boeing Co stock overvalued right now?
Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF166.62, compared to a current price of CHF180.34 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.71, which is 944% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 426.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.85. Boeing Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Boeing Co (XSWX:BA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.71 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 Boeing Co (XSWX:BA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boeing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF180.34 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF166.62.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.71 (944% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: CHF166.62 vs. price of CHF180.34 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 426.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#220 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm operating in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
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