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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 European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EWCZ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.99 Med: 6.08 Max: 88.92
Current: 6.04
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of European Wax Center was 88.92. The lowest was 3.99. And the median was 6.08.
EWCZ's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 2.07
vs EWCZ: 6.04
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.
European Wax Center Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
European Wax Center Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for European Wax Center'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, European Wax Center'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.
European Wax Center Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where European Wax Center'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.81 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 European Wax Center. This is 61% above median its historical median of 6.08. Over the past decade, European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 88.92.
Is European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
European Wax Center's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.81 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.99 to a high of 88.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. European Wax Center's value of 9.81 is 373.9% above this industry median. Overall, European Wax Center has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUS and WALD?
European Wax Center's Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.81 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. European Wax Center's value of 9.81 is 373.9% above this benchmark. Historically, European Wax Center's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 88.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.08 vs. the industry median of 2.07, European Wax Center 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 2.07, based on 1,553 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. European Wax Center's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.81 is 373.9% 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 European Wax Center. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. European Wax Center's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.81, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 6.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Wax Center stock overvalued right now?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.81. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $5.82 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.81, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.08 and 373.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. European Wax Center's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 European Wax Center (EWCZ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.81 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 European Wax Center (EWCZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, European Wax Center stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.82 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.
Key valuation signals for EWCZ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.81 (61% above median its 10-year median of 6.08)
GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $5.82 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 373.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the EWCZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services, and others.
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