Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (CHIX:MCP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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CHIX:MCP Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE CHIX:MCP
92 GF Score
Price €477.20
GF Value €639.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE CHIX:MCP 92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MCP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €639.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks better than 68.7% on this metric.

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

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,928 Mil. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €25,803 Mil. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €26,472 Mil. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.39.

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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:MCp' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.37   Max: 2.8
Current: 1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE was 2.80. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.37.

CHIX:MCp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.7% of 901 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs CHIX:MCp: 1.42

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE  (CHIX:MCp) 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.


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton 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.

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 1.50 1.32 1.31 1.52 1.42

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.36 1.44 1.60 1.57 1.39

CHIX:MCP vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton 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.


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE'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
=(10928 + 25803) / 25850
=1.42

Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(10928 + 25803) / 26472
=1.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 mean?
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (CHIX:MCP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #282 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's value of 1.39 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #282 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ranks #282 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's value of 1.39 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is 42.1% 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (CHIX:MCP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €639.20, compared to a current price of €477.20 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 42.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (CHIX:MCP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 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 Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (CHIX:MCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €477.20 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €639.20. GuruFocus considers Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MCP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.39 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
  • GF Value™: €639.20 vs. price of €477.20 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#282 of 901)

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


Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE Business Description

Address 22, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, FRA, 75008
LVMH is a global producer and distributor of luxury goods. It operates six segments: fashion and leather goods, its largest and most profitable; watches and jewelry; wines and spirits; perfumes and cosmetics; selective retailing (including Sephora and airport duty-free retailer DFS); and other. Higher-profile brands include Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy, Tag Heuer, Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Glenmorangie, Sephora, and Benefit. LVMH operates over 5,000 stores around the globe.
92GF Score

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