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Elopak ASAELPKF 89 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates ELPKF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.11. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Packaging & Containers companies, Elopak ASA ranks better than 56.8% 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 Elopak ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ELPKF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 2.51 Max: 4.36
Current: 2.12
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Elopak ASA was 4.36. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 2.51.
ELPKF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.8% of 338
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.545
vs ELPKF: 2.12
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.
Elopak ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Elopak ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elopak ASA'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Elopak ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elopak ASA'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.34 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 Elopak ASA. This is near median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Elopak ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.08 to 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #146 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Elopak ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Elopak ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.34 is near median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 4.36. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Elopak ASA's value of 2.34 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #146 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elopak ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elopak ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #146 out of 338 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Elopak ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Elopak ASA's value of 2.34 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Elopak ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.08 to 4.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Elopak ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.55, based on 338 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. Elopak ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.34 is 8.1% 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 Elopak ASA. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elopak ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elopak ASA stock overvalued right now?
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.34. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.11, compared to a current price of $2.81 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 8.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.55. Elopak ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.34 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elopak ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.81 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.11.
Key valuation signals for ELPKF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.34 (near median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: $3.11 vs. price of $2.81 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#146 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELPKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elopak ASA is a supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. It uses renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials to provide packaging solutions. The company offers a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles and fits within a low-carbon circular economy. It generates the majority of its revenue from Cartons and closures, followed by Equipment and services. The company's geographical areas include Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and others.
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