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Marvell TechnologyXSWX:MRVL -8.55%56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 as of Apr. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MRVL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, Marvell Technology ranks better than 54.43% 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 Marvell Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MRVL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 4.1 Max: 6.67
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Marvell Technology was 6.67. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 4.10.
XSWX:MRVL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.43% of 722
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs XSWX:MRVL: 1.15
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.
Marvell Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Marvell Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marvell Technology'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:MRVL vs TXN, QCOM, ADI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Marvell Technology'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.
Marvell Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Marvell Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marvell Technology'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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Marvell Technology. This is 51% below median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Marvell Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.06 to 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #329 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Marvell Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 6.67. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Marvell Technology's value of 2.00 is 38.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #329 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marvell Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marvell Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TXN and QCOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Marvell Technology ranks #329 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Marvell Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Marvell Technology's value of 2.00 is 38.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Marvell Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.06 to 6.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Marvell Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, 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. Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.00 is 38.4% 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 Marvell Technology. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marvell Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marvell Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.45, compared to a current price of CHF155.00 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 38.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Marvell Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 as of Apr. 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF155.00 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.45.
GuruFocus considers Marvell Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MRVL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.00 (51% below median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: CHF86.45 vs. price of CHF155.00 (79.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% above the Semiconductors median (#329 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MRVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
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