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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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ADa'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 2.66 Max: 3.13
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV was 3.13. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 2.66.
CHIX:ADa's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.47% of 255
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs CHIX:ADa: 0.73
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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV. This is 72% below median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.73 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #60 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.13. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 0.75 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #60 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #60 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 0.75 is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.73 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.22, based on 255 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 66.2% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.54, compared to a current price of €34.06 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 66.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.22. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.06 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.54.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ADA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.75 (72% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: €35.54 vs. price of €34.06 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#60 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ADA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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