C&C GroupCHIX:CCRL -1.79%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.06 as of Feb. 2026, which is 555% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CCRL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, C&C Group ranks worse than 87.97% 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 C&C Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CCRl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.83 Med: 3.52 Max: 7.41
Current: 6.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of C&C Group was 7.41. The lowest was -8.83. And the median was 3.52.
CHIX:CCRl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.97% of 158
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs CHIX:CCRl: 6.48
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.
C&C Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
C&C Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C&C 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.
CHIX:CCRL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, C&C 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.
C&C Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, C&C Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C&C 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.06 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on C&C Group. This is 555% above median its historical median of 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #139 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is C&C Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
C&C Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.06 is 555% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. C&C Group's value of 23.06 is 911.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #139 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C&C Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&C Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #139 out of 158 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places C&C Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. C&C Group's value of 23.06 is 911.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 2.28, C&C 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.28, based on 158 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. C&C Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.06 is 911.4% 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 C&C Group. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&C Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.06, which is 555% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&C Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.06, which is 555% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 911.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 2.28. C&C Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.06 as of Feb. 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46.
GuruFocus considers C&C Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CCRL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 23.06 (555% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £0.88 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 911.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#139 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CCRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C&C Group PLC manufactures cider and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company's brands include Bulmers, Tennet's, Magners, Heverlee, Woodchuck, Hornsby's, Gaymers, Blackthorn, Tipperary, Finches, and Others. C&C also has distribution rights for numerous brands owned by other companies. Its geographical segments are Ireland, Great Britain, and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Great Britain.
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