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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 311% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 89.97% 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 HelloFresh SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.54 Med: 0.81 Max: 3.01
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HelloFresh SE was 3.01. The lowest was -0.54. And the median was 0.81.
CHIX:HFGd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.97% of 299
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs CHIX:HFGd: 0.56
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
HelloFresh SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.33 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 HelloFresh SE. This is 311% above median its historical median of 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #30 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.33 is 311% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. HelloFresh SE's value of 3.33 is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #30 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #30 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. HelloFresh SE's value of 3.33 is 14.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 2.91, HelloFresh SE 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 299 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. HelloFresh SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.33 is 14.4% 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 HelloFresh SE. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.33, which is 311% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.15, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.33, which is 311% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 14.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.33 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.15.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.33 (311% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: €8.15 vs. price of €3.67 (55% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% above the Restaurants median (#30 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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