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Cheffelo AB (publ)FRA:4HY -0.96%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:4HY with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks better than 83.52% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4HY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.89
Current: 0.47
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cheffelo AB (publ) was 1.89. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was 0.94.
FRA:4HY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.52% of 261
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs FRA:4HY: 0.47
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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cheffelo AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
FRA:4HY vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 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 Cheffelo AB (publ). This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #43 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 0.33 is 84.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #43 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheffelo AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #43 out of 261 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cheffelo AB (publ) in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 0.33 is 84.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.10, based on 261 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. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 84.3% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ). For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 65% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.42, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 201.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 84.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.10. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (FRA:4HY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 201.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.42.
GuruFocus considers Cheffelo AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4HY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.33 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: €3.42 vs. price of €10.30 (201.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#43 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4HY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheffelo AB (publ) is simplifying everyday life by offering a large variety of inspiring meals delivered directly to the customers front door. The Group is a supplier of meal kits in the Nordic region and considers itself a leader in Scandinavian food tech. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under the brands Linas Matkasse, Godtlevert, Adams Matkasse, and RetNemt.
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