ALFFF (Sigma FoodsB de CV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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ALFFF Sigma Foods SAB de CV ALFFF
56 GF Score
Price $0.85
GF Value $0.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sigma FoodsB de CV ALFFF -8.60% 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates ALFFF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks worse than 64.47% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sigma FoodsB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil. Sigma FoodsB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,266 Mil. Sigma FoodsB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,097 Mil. Sigma FoodsB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.00.

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 Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ALFFF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69   Med: 4.83   Max: 10.24
Current: 3.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sigma FoodsB de CV was 10.24. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 4.83.

ALFFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.47% of 1545 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs ALFFF: 3.21

Sigma FoodsB de CV  (OTCPK:ALFFF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sigma FoodsB de CV'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.

Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sigma FoodsB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sigma FoodsB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.67 3.11 4.45 2.65 3.00

ALFFF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sigma FoodsB de CV'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.


Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sigma FoodsB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(117.74 + 3211.427) / 1237.497
=2.69

Sigma FoodsB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.894 + 3266.233) / 1096.896
=3.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 mean?
Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV. This is 38% below median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.69 to 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #996 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 10.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Sigma FoodsB de CV's value of 3.00 is 46.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #996 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sigma FoodsB de CV has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sigma FoodsB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sigma FoodsB de CV ranks #996 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sigma FoodsB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Sigma FoodsB de CV's value of 3.00 is 46.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sigma FoodsB de CV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.69 to 10.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Sigma FoodsB de CV 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.05, based on 1,545 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. Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.00 is 46.3% 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sigma FoodsB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sigma FoodsB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.76, compared to a current price of $0.85 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 46.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.05. Sigma FoodsB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.00 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 Sigma FoodsB de CV (ALFFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma FoodsB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.85 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.76. GuruFocus considers Sigma FoodsB de CV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ALFFF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.00 (38% below median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: $0.76 vs. price of $0.85 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#996 of 1545)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sigma FoodsB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges SIGMAFA:MexicoG4L:Germany
Address Gomez Morin Avenue South 1111, Colonia Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66254
Sigma Foods SAB de CV is a multinational food company focused on the production, marketing, and distribution of food products through brands in Mexico, Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The company's key offerings include: i) Cold cuts: Ham, sausage, bacon, chorizo, among others. ii) Matured meats: Serrano, prosciutto, salami, fuet, among others. iii) Dairy products: Yogurt, cheeses, butter, margarine, among others. iv) Other: Snacks, prepared foods, plant-based foods, beverages, among others.
56GF Score

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