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Malibu BoatsMBUU +1.14%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates MBUU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,216 Vehicles & Parts companies, Malibu Boats ranks better than 60.12% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malibu Boats's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MBUU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.33 Max: 4.63
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malibu Boats was 4.63. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.33.
MBUU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.12% of 1216
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs MBUU: 0.33
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Malibu Boats Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Malibu Boats Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malibu Boats's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MBUU vs MCFT, WGO, KNDI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Malibu Boats Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malibu Boats and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #485 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Malibu Boats' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malibu Boats' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Malibu Boats' value of 0.33 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #485 out of 1216 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #485 out of 1216 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Malibu Boats in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Malibu Boats' value of 0.33 is 28.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Malibu Boats 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-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,216 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Malibu Boats's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 28.3% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.05, compared to a current price of $28.39 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 28.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.39 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.05.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $37.05 vs. price of $28.39 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#485 of 1216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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