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Birks GroupBGI 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.80 as of Sep. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 14.62. GuruFocus rates BGI with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Retail - Cyclical companies, Birks Group ranks worse than 98.33% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Birks Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BGI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.92 Med: 14.62 Max: 81.48
Current: 72.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Birks Group was 81.48. The lowest was -89.92. And the median was 14.62.
BGI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.33% of 899
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs BGI: 72.02
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.
Birks Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Birks Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birks Group'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Birks Group'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.
Birks Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birks Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birks Group's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
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 (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.
Birks Group (BGI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.80 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Birks Group. This is 63% above median its historical median of 14.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #884 out of 899 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Birks Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Birks Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.80 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 14.62. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Birks Group's value of 23.80 is 891.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #884 out of 899 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Birks Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birks Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BRLT and SORA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #884 out of 899 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Birks Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Birks Group's value of 23.80 is 891.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Birks Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 899 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. Birks Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.80 is 891.7% 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 Birks Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birks Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.80, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group (BGI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 78.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.80, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 891.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Birks Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Birks Group (BGI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.80 as of Sep. 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 Birks Group (BGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 78.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Birks Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BGI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 23.80 (63% above median its 10-year median of 14.62)
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.56 (78.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 891.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#884 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birks Group Inc is a part of the leisure industry. The company designs, develops, produces, and retails fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. Its operating segments include Retail and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. Its retail segment consists of retail operations whereby it operates stores in Canada under the Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Phillippe brands. The other segment consists mainly of wholesale business, e-commerce business, and gold exchange business.
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