Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.96 (As of May. 2026) — 104% Above Median

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BSP:CAML3 Camil Alimentos SA BSP:CAML3
77 GF Score
Price R$4.55
GF Value R$6.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA?

Camil Alimentos BSP:CAML3 +6.06% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.96 as of May. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates BSP:CAML3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Camil Alimentos ranks worse than 82.5% on this metric.

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

Camil Alimentos's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R$1,297 Mil. Camil Alimentos's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R$4,650 Mil. Camil Alimentos's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R$855 Mil. Camil Alimentos's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.96.

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 Camil Alimentos's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CAML3' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43   Med: 3.41   Max: 5.83
Current: 5.83

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Camil Alimentos was 5.83. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 3.41.

BSP:CAML3's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.5% of 1549 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs BSP:CAML3: 5.83

Camil Alimentos  (BSP:CAML3) 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.


Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Camil Alimentos'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.

Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Camil Alimentos Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Camil Alimentos Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 5.50 3.93 6.42 6.99 6.96

BSP:CAML3 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Camil Alimentos'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.


Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Camil Alimentos's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Camil Alimentos Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Camil Alimentos's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1141.63 + 4129.316) / 993.456
=5.31

Camil Alimentos's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1297.227 + 4649.727) / 854.568
=6.96

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.96 mean?
Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.96 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Camil Alimentos. This is 104% above median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Camil Alimentos' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.43 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1278 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Camil Alimentos' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Camil Alimentos' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.96 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 5.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Camil Alimentos' value of 6.96 is 236.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1278 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Camil Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Camil Alimentos' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1278 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Camil Alimentos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Camil Alimentos' value of 6.96 is 236.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Camil Alimentos' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.43 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Camil Alimentos 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 2.07, 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. Camil Alimentos's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.96 is 236.2% 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 Camil Alimentos. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Camil Alimentos's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.96, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Camil Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.44, compared to a current price of R$4.55 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.96, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 236.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Camil Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.96 as of May. 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 Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$4.55 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.44. GuruFocus considers Camil Alimentos to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CAML3:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.96 (104% above median its 10-year median of 3.41)
  • GF Value™: R$6.44 vs. price of R$4.55 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 236.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1278 of 1549)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CAML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Camil Alimentos Business Description

Address Av Doutora Ruth Cardoso, 8501, 12 andar, Pinheiro, Eldorado Business Tower, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05425-070
Camil Alimentos SA is a consumer goods company. The company is engaged in processing, producing, packing, and distributing rice, beans, sugar, and canned fish, among other products in the food sector. It has a diversified portfolio through brands in Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay. The operating business segments are Food products - Brazil, and Food products - International Food products. The company earns maximum revenue from Food products - the Brazil segment.
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