Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) Debt-to-EBITDA : 14.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 242% Above Median

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ASX:CBO Cobram Estate Olives Ltd ASX:CBO
56 GF Score
Price A$3.29
GF Value A$2.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cobram Estate Olives ASX:CBO -3.24% 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates ASX:CBO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cobram Estate Olives ranks better than 53.58% on this metric.

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

Cobram Estate Olives's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.2 Mil. Cobram Estate Olives's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$189.5 Mil. Cobram Estate Olives's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.1 Mil. Cobram Estate Olives's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.23.

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 Cobram Estate Olives's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CBO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 4.16   Max: 5.9
Current: 1.84

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cobram Estate Olives was 5.90. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 4.16.

ASX:CBO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.58% of 1549 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs ASX:CBO: 1.84

Cobram Estate Olives  (ASX:CBO) 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.


Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cobram Estate Olives'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.

Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cobram Estate Olives Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
5.90 4.85 3.47 2.38

Cobram Estate Olives Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.10 1.98 9.25 1.36 14.23

ASX:CBO vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cobram Estate Olives'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.


Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cobram Estate Olives's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cobram Estate Olives's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cobram Estate Olives Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cobram Estate Olives's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(13.956 + 263.19) / 116.373
=2.38

Cobram Estate Olives's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(11.23 + 189.48) / 14.104
=14.23

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.23 mean?
Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.23 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cobram Estate Olives. This is 242% above median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Cobram Estate Olives' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.84 to 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #719 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Cobram Estate Olives' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cobram Estate Olives' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.23 is 242% above median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 5.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Cobram Estate Olives' value of 14.23 is 590.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #719 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cobram Estate Olives has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cobram Estate Olives' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #719 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Cobram Estate Olives in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Cobram Estate Olives' value of 14.23 is 590.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cobram Estate Olives' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.84 to 5.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Cobram Estate Olives 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 2.06, based on 1,549 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. Cobram Estate Olives's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.23 is 590.8% 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 Cobram Estate Olives. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cobram Estate Olives's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.23, which is 242% above median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cobram Estate Olives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.92, compared to a current price of A$3.29 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.23, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 590.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Cobram Estate Olives' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.23 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cobram Estate Olives stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$3.29 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.92. GuruFocus considers Cobram Estate Olives to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CBO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 14.23 (242% above median its 10-year median of 4.16)
  • GF Value™: A$2.92 vs. price of A$3.29 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 590.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#719 of 1549)

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


Cobram Estate Olives Business Description

Other Exchanges CBOAF:USAJX9:Germany
Address 151 Broderick Road, Corio, Lara, VIC, AUS, 3212
Cobram Estate Olives Ltd is a producer and marketer of premium quality extra virgin olive oil. It owns the two Australian extra virgin olive oil brands, Cobram Estate and Red Island. The company's geographical segment includes Australia; United States of America and Innovation and value-added products. It derives a majority of revenue from Australian operations.
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