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Super Micro ComputerXSWX:SMCI -2.29%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SMCI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Super Micro Computer ranks worse than 78.65% 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 Super Micro Computer's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SMCI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.9 Max: 4.99
Current: 4.99
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Super Micro Computer was 4.99. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.90.
XSWX:SMCI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.65% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs XSWX:SMCI: 4.99
Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Super Micro Computer Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Super Micro Computer Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Super Micro Computer'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:SMCI vs HPQ, IONQ, P: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Super Micro Computer's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Micro Computer'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.
Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 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 Super Micro Computer. This is 250% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Super Micro Computer's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #1411 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Super Micro Computer's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Super Micro Computer's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 4.99. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Super Micro Computer's value of 3.15 is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #1411 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Super Micro Computer has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Micro Computer's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HPQ and IONQ?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Super Micro Computer ranks #1411 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Super Micro Computer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Super Micro Computer's value of 3.15 is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Super Micro Computer's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 4.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Super Micro Computer 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,794 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. Super Micro Computer's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 is 84.2% 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 Super Micro Computer. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Micro Computer's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Micro Computer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.35, compared to a current price of CHF24.78 — trading 66.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 84.2% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Super Micro Computer's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15 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 Super Micro Computer (XSWX:SMCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF24.78 is trading 66.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.35.
GuruFocus considers Super Micro Computer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SMCI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.15 (250% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: CHF73.35 vs. price of CHF24.78 (66.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% above the Hardware median (#1411 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SMCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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