New Zealand Kinglmon Investments (ASX:NZK) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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ASX:NZK New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd ASX:NZK
44 GF Score
Price A$0.22
GF Value A$0.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA?

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments ASX:NZK +18.92% 44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates ASX:NZK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments ranks worse than 64350% on this metric.

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

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$3.1 Mil. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$6.2 Mil. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$32.3 Mil. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

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 New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:NZK' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.19   Med: 0.37   Max: 1.19
Current: -1.19

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of New Zealand Kinglmon Investments was 1.19. The lowest was -1.19. And the median was 0.37.

ASX:NZK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075 vs ASX:NZK: -1.19

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments  (ASX:NZK) 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.


New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Zealand Kinglmon Investments'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.

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.67 1.19 -0.74 1.02 0.26

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 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 0.21 0.36 0.52 -0.21 0.29

ASX:NZK vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments'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.


New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.132 + 7.318) / 44.466
=0.26

New Zealand Kinglmon Investments'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
=(3.117 + 6.183) / 32.33
=0.29

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 mean?
New Zealand Kinglmon Investments (ASX:NZK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 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 New Zealand Kinglmon Investments. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments ranks #999999 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' value of 0.29 is 86% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments ranks #999999 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments ranks #999999 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places New Zealand Kinglmon Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' value of 0.29 is 86% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 2.08, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,554 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. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 86% 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-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 New Zealand Kinglmon Investments. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Zealand Kinglmon Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments (ASX:NZK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.19, compared to a current price of A$0.22 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 86% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. New Zealand Kinglmon Investments' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 New Zealand Kinglmon Investments (ASX:NZK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 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 New Zealand Kinglmon Investments (ASX:NZK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Kinglmon Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.22 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.19. GuruFocus considers New Zealand Kinglmon Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NZK:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.29 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: A$0.19 vs. price of A$0.22 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1554)

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


New Zealand Kinglmon Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges NZK:New Zealand
Address 17 Bullen Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, STL, NZL, 7011
New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd is engaged in the farming, processing, and sale of salmon products. Its brands include Regal, Southern Ocean, Omega Plus, Ora King, and King Salmon. Its product range includes Whole fish, Fillets, Steaks & Portions, wood-roasted, cold-smoked, and Others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America and the rest from Australia, Japan, China, Europe, New Zealand, and other regions.
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