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CCL IndustriesCCLLF -2.27%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 70.27% 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 CCL Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CCLLF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 1.87 Max: 2.49
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CCL Industries was 2.49. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 1.87.
CCLLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.27% of 333
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs CCLLF: 1.43
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.
CCL Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CCL Industries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 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 CCL Industries. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #99 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is CCL Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CCL Industries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 2.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. CCL Industries' value of 1.44 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #99 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #99 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CCL Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. CCL Industries' value of 1.44 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 2.58, CCL Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.58, based on 333 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. CCL Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 44.2% 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 CCL Industries. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 44.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.58. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.44 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#99 of 333)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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