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Hilton Food GroupCHIX:HFGL +2.80%71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,551 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks worse than 59.45% 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 Hilton Food Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 2.91 Max: 4.13
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hilton Food Group was 4.13. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.91.
CHIX:HFGl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.45% of 1551
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs CHIX:HFGl: 2.82
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGl) 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.
Hilton Food Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hilton Food Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hilton Food 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food 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.
Hilton Food Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hilton Food Group. This is near median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Hilton Food Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #922 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 is near median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 4.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Hilton Food Group's value of 2.70 is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #922 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #922 out of 1551 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hilton Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Hilton Food Group's value of 2.70 is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Food Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Hilton Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,551 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. Hilton Food Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.70 is 29.8% 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 Hilton Food Group. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £5.51 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 29.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.51 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.70 (near median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £5.51 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#922 of 1551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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