Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.02 (As of Jun. 2026) — 1016% Above Median

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BKK:CHAO Chaosua Foods Industry PCL BKK:CHAO
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What is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA?

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL BKK:CHAO -1.49% 16 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1016% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates BKK:CHAO with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.

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

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿4 Mil. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿132 Mil. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿27 Mil. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.02.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:CHAO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.02
Current: 1.02

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chaosua Foods Industry PCL was 1.02. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.45.

BKK:CHAO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.58% of 1570 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs BKK:CHAO: 1.02

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL  (BKK:CHAO) 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.


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chaosua Foods Industry PCL'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.

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.45 0.32 0.44 1.00

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.27 1.40 0.49 1.07 5.02

BKK:CHAO vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL'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.


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL'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
=(3.998 + 133.517) / 138.096
=1.00

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.056 + 131.736) / 27.044
=5.02

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.02 mean?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chaosua Foods Industry PCL. This is 1016% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #509 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 1016% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's value of 5.02 is 137.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #509 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #509 out of 1570 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Chaosua Foods Industry PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's value of 5.02 is 137.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL 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 2.11, based on 1,570 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. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 137.9% 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 Chaosua Foods Industry PCL. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 1016% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.02. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 1016% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 137.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Jun. 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.

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Business Description

Address Mittraphap Road, No. 99, Village No. 9, Sunaree Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, THA, 30000
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL is engaged in the production and distribution of snacks. and processed food products from meat. The company has two reportable segments as follows: Snacks and Meal. Key revenue is generated from Snacks. The company operates in Thailand, China, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and Others.
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