FNEVF (Fraser and Neave) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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FNEVF Fraser and Neave Ltd FNEVF
75 GF Score
Price $1.14
GF Value $1.05
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA?

Fraser and Neave FNEVF 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates FNEVF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.05. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fraser and Neave ranks worse than 70.97% on this metric.

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

Fraser and Neave's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $243 Mil. Fraser and Neave's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $849 Mil. Fraser and Neave's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $350 Mil. Fraser and Neave's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FNEVF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 2.84   Max: 3.87
Current: 3.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fraser and Neave was 3.87. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 2.84.

FNEVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.97% of 1550 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075 vs FNEVF: 3.87

Fraser and Neave  (OTCPK:FNEVF) 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.


Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fraser and Neave'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.

Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Fraser and Neave Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Fraser and Neave Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.80 4.28 2.75 4.09 3.12

FNEVF vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fraser and Neave'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.


Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Fraser and Neave Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(278.996 + 597.23) / 307.938
=2.85

Fraser and Neave's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(243.439 + 849.379) / 350.04
=3.12

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 mean?
Fraser and Neave (FNEVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fraser and Neave. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Fraser and Neave ranks #1100 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fraser and Neave's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Fraser and Neave's value of 3.12 is 50.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fraser and Neave ranks #1100 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fraser and Neave has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fraser and Neave's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fraser and Neave ranks #1100 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Fraser and Neave in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Fraser and Neave's value of 3.12 is 50.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fraser and Neave's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Fraser and Neave 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 1,550 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. Fraser and Neave's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 is 50.4% 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 Fraser and Neave. 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. Fraser and Neave's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fraser and Neave stock overvalued right now?
Fraser and Neave (FNEVF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.05, compared to a current price of $1.14 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 50.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Fraser and Neave's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Fraser and Neave (FNEVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12 as of Mar. 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 Fraser and Neave (FNEVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser and Neave stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.14 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.05.

Key valuation signals for FNEVF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.12 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: $1.05 vs. price of $1.14 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1100 of 1550)

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


Fraser and Neave Business Description

Other Exchanges F99:Singapore
Address 438 Alexandra Road, Number 20-00 Alexandra Point, Singapore, SGP, 119958
Fraser and Neave Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates through four segments: dairies, beverages, publishing and printing industries, and others. The dairy segment generates the majority of total revenue by manufacturing, marketing, and selling dairy products. The beverages segment is the next contributor to total revenue through the production and selling of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The publishing and printing business operates through a network of offices, printing plants, and distributors. The company mainly operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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