Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2012–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Recreational Vehicles
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.67
+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.62
30Y Low4.8·High33.3
P/FCF
↑
18.72
↑+33% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.07
30Y Low7.4·High44.6
P/B Ratio
↓
1.03
↓-46% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.93
30Y Low1.2·High11.9
ROE
↓
2.8%
↑-80% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.1%
30Y Low-19%·High175%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.42
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.41
30Y Low0.0·High2.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MBUU Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Malibu Boats, Inc. trades at 35.9x earnings, 94% above its 5-year average of 18.5x, sitting at the 90th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 70%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 18.7x P/FCF, 33% above the 5-year average of 14.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $535M | $617M | $716M | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.5B | $1.1B | $815M | $851M | $464M | $217M |
| Enterprise Value | $523M | $606M | $691M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.1B | $901M | $897M | $485M | $262M |
| P/E Ratio → | 35.86 | 41.24 | — | 11.59 | 7.02 | 14.02 | 17.61 | 12.33 | 30.84 | 16.37 | 12.08 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.19 | 1.71 | 1.65 | 0.86 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.03 | 1.19 | 1.34 | 1.97 | 2.15 | 3.00 | 4.14 | 3.87 | 6.08 | 8.89 | 11.92 |
| P/FCF | 18.72 | 21.59 | — | 9.32 | 10.08 | 15.31 | 20.50 | 12.82 | 17.72 | 17.46 | 7.38 |
| P/OCF | 9.47 | 10.92 | 12.89 | 6.55 | 6.71 | 11.73 | 11.51 | 9.99 | 14.55 | 12.95 | 6.10 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MBUU EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.7x EBITDA, 14% above its 5-year average of 7.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 29% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 1.70 | 1.74 | 1.32 | 1.81 | 1.72 | 1.04 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.67 | 10.03 | — | 6.54 | 4.76 | 9.14 | 10.94 | 7.90 | 10.82 | 10.50 | 6.33 |
| EV / EBIT | 24.05 | 27.34 | — | 7.85 | 5.35 | 9.82 | 12.95 | 9.17 | 9.47 | 9.66 | 7.29 |
| EV / FCF | — | 21.18 | — | 8.73 | 10.42 | 15.69 | 21.46 | 14.17 | 18.69 | 18.24 | 8.92 |
MBUU Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Malibu Boats, Inc. earns an operating margin of 2.7%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 10.4% to 2.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 2.8% is modest, trailing the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 3.2% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.8% | 17.8% | 17.7% | 25.3% | 25.5% | 25.5% | 22.9% | 24.3% | 24.2% | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Operating Margin | 2.7% | 2.7% | -6.7% | 10.4% | 17.6% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.8% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 7.5% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 10.1% | 7.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.8% | 2.8% | -9.7% | 18.5% | 30.7% | 28.3% | 26.1% | 37.7% | 28.7% | 80.5% | 518.3% |
| ROA | 2.0% | 2.0% | -6.7% | 11.8% | 18.5% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 16.2% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| ROIC | 3.2% | 3.2% | -8.0% | 19.9% | 29.1% | 26.0% | 21.0% | 30.4% | 40.5% | 43.4% | 44.1% |
| ROCE | 3.6% | 3.6% | -8.6% | 20.6% | 30.0% | 26.8% | 21.8% | 29.0% | 28.9% | 22.1% | 21.9% |
MBUU Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Malibu Boats, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.4x, which is very conservative (91% below the sector average of 4.8x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $37M exceeds total debt of $25M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 11.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.78 | 1.02 | 3.90 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.42 | 0.42 | — | 0.01 | 0.51 | 0.71 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 1.31 | 1.16 | 1.72 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.02 | -0.05 | -0.12 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 2.48 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.19 | -0.19 | — | -0.44 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.49 | 0.76 | 0.57 | 0.45 | 1.09 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.41 | — | -0.59 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.97 | 1.36 | 0.98 | 0.77 | 1.53 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.76 | 11.76 | -30.37 | 48.77 | 74.37 | 63.54 | 22.54 | 15.20 | 17.60 | 32.22 | 9.26 |
Net cash position: cash ($37M) exceeds total debt ($25M)
MBUU Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.63x means Malibu Boats, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.58x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.40x to 1.63x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.46 | 1.40 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 1.77 | 1.69 | 2.05 | 1.79 | 1.35 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.67 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 1.37 | 1.18 | 0.93 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.34 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 0.54 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.10 | 1.12 | 1.50 | 1.43 | 1.09 | 1.37 | 1.52 | 1.36 | 1.26 | 1.15 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.67 | 4.67 | 4.68 | 6.06 | 5.76 | 4.40 | 6.91 | 7.64 | 8.51 | 8.68 | 9.11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 15.10 | 10.48 | 17.98 | 15.50 | 20.33 | 7.69 | 14.95 | 18.16 | 14.19 | 22.59 |
MBUU Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Malibu Boats, Inc. returns 6.7% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 2.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.8% | 2.4% | — | 8.6% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| FCF Yield | 5.3% | 4.6% | — | 10.7% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 6.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $20M | $20M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $20M | $18M | $18M |
Peer Comparison
Compare MBUU with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MBUUYou | $535M | 35.9 | 8.7 | 18.7 | 17.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4 |
 BC | $5B | -40.2 | 30.0 | 13.7 | 24.8% | -0.7% | -7.8% | -0.8% | 9.6 |
 HZO | $770M | -24.4 | 12.1 | 64.5 | 32.5% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 3.8% | 8.2 |
 MCFT | $379M | 54.2 | 16.8 | 14.4 | 20.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.4% | — |
 MPX | $280M | 24.8 | 13.8 | 18.8 | 19.1% | 5.7% | 9.0% | 13.3% | — |
 ONEW | $188M | -1.6 | 13.1 | 2.4 | 21.7% | 3.3% | -33.9% | 3.6% | 11.5 |
 PII | $4B | -8.7 | 21.1 | 7.2 | 18.5% | -0.4% | -43.6% | -0.8% | 6.0 |
 HOG | $3B | 9.2 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 30.2% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 6.2 |
 DOOO | $2B | -31.1 | 6.3 | 10.4 | 22.7% | 7.0% | -40.2% | 12.8% | 3.2 |
 WGO | $809M | 31.5 | 12.9 | 9.0 | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 6.2 |
 THO | $4B | 15.0 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 12.5% | 3.1% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 1.6 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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MBUU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MBUU stock.
What is Malibu Boats, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 35.9x. The historical average is 18.5x. This places it at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
What is Malibu Boats, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.1x.
What is Malibu Boats, Inc.'s ROE?
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 2.8%. The historical average is 35.2%.
Is MBUU stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Malibu Boats, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 35.9x. This is at the 90th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Malibu Boats, Inc.'s profit margins?
Malibu Boats, Inc. has 17.8% gross margin and 2.7% operating margin.
How much debt does Malibu Boats, Inc. have?
Malibu Boats, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.4x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.