Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.04 (As of Jun. 2026) — 96% Below Median

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CHIX:HOLMBS Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS
67 GF Score
Price kr314.60
GF Value kr402.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HOLMBS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr402.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks better than 97.64% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Holmen AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr95 Mil. Holmen AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr91 Mil. Holmen AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr4,236 Mil. Holmen AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.04.

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 Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HOLMBs' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.36
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Holmen AB was 1.36. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.94.

CHIX:HOLMBs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.64% of 212 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.295 vs CHIX:HOLMBs: 0.04

Holmen AB  (CHIX:HOLMBs) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holmen AB'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.

Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Holmen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 0.36 0.35 0.53 1.07

Holmen AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.05 1.15 0.04 0.04

CHIX:HOLMBS vs SLVM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB'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.


Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Holmen AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1491 + 3605) / 4765
=1.07

Holmen AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(95 + 91) / 4236
=0.04

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 mean?
Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holmen AB. This is 96% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #5 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Holmen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.36. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30. Holmen AB's value of 0.04 is 98.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #5 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #5 out of 212 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Holmen AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30. Holmen AB's value of 0.04 is 98.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 3.30, Holmen AB 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.30, based on 212 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. Holmen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98.8% 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 Holmen AB. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr402.07, compared to a current price of kr314.60 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 98.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.30. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Jun. 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr314.60 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr402.07. GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HOLMBS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (96% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: kr402.07 vs. price of kr314.60 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.8% below the Forest Products median (#5 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HOLMBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Holmen AB Business Description

Address Strandvagen 1, P.O. Box 5407, Stockholm, SWE, SE-114 84
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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