Parker HannifinXSWX:PH -0.97%92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF545.89. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, Parker Hannifin ranks worse than 50.11% 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 Parker Hannifin's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 2.44 Max: 4.7
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Parker Hannifin was 4.70. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 2.44.
XSWX:PH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.11% of 2331
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs XSWX:PH: 1.70
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.
Parker Hannifin Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Parker Hannifin Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parker Hannifin'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Parker Hannifin'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.
Parker Hannifin Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Parker Hannifin's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parker Hannifin'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.
Parker Hannifin (XSWX:PH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.65 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 Parker Hannifin. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Parker Hannifin's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.70 to 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1168 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Parker Hannifin's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Parker Hannifin's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.65 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 4.70. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Parker Hannifin's value of 1.65 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1168 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Parker Hannifin has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parker Hannifin's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1168 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Parker Hannifin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Parker Hannifin's value of 1.65 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Parker Hannifin's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.70 to 4.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Parker Hannifin 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 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. Parker Hannifin's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.65 is 2.4% 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 Parker Hannifin. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parker Hannifin's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parker Hannifin stock overvalued right now?
Parker Hannifin (XSWX:PH) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.65. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF545.89, compared to a current price of CHF773.70 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 2.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. Parker Hannifin's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Parker Hannifin (XSWX:PH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 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 Parker Hannifin (XSWX:PH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker Hannifin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF773.70 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF545.89.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.65 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.44)
GF Value™: CHF545.89 vs. price of CHF773.70 (41.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1168 of 2331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parker Hannifin started out in 1917 as Parker Appliance, selling pneumatic brakes. Through the acquisition of branded components, the firm has expanded into aerospace engines, agricultural and construction machinery, freight and passenger vehicles, and industrial automation equipment. Within these larger systems, Parker sells a wide array of small, critical pieces such as hydraulic, electromechanical, climate control, and filtration components. Many of its products are designed to work together, resulting in a high rate of cross-selling.
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