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Nisshin Oillio GroupFRA:8WC +4.08%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.48. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nisshin Oillio Group ranks worse than 56.77% 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 Nisshin Oillio Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8WC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 2.99 Max: 4.54
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nisshin Oillio Group was 4.54. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 2.99.
FRA:8WC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.77% of 1552
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.065
vs FRA:8WC: 2.56
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.
Nisshin Oillio Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nisshin Oillio Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nisshin Oillio Group'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Nisshin Oillio Group'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.
Nisshin Oillio Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nisshin Oillio Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nisshin Oillio Group'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nisshin Oillio Group (FRA:8WC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.96 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 Nisshin Oillio Group. This is 99% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Nisshin Oillio Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Nisshin Oillio Group ranks #881 out of 1552 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Nisshin Oillio Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nisshin Oillio Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.96 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 4.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Nisshin Oillio Group's value of 5.96 is 188.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nisshin Oillio Group ranks #881 out of 1552 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nisshin Oillio Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nisshin Oillio Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nisshin Oillio Group ranks #881 out of 1552 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nisshin Oillio Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Nisshin Oillio Group's value of 5.96 is 188.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nisshin Oillio Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Nisshin Oillio Group 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 1,552 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. Nisshin Oillio Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.96 is 188.6% 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 Nisshin Oillio Group. 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. Nisshin Oillio Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.96, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nisshin Oillio Group stock overvalued right now?
Nisshin Oillio Group (FRA:8WC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.96. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.48, compared to a current price of €10.20 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.96, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 188.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Nisshin Oillio Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Nisshin Oillio Group (FRA:8WC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.96 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 Nisshin Oillio Group (FRA:8WC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisshin Oillio Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.20 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.96 (99% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: €9.48 vs. price of €10.20 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#881 of 1552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the manufacture of oil products. The company operates five reporting segments. The oils and meals business produces edible oils for household, commercial use, and food processing. The processed oils and fats business manufactures processed oil and fat products. The healthy foods business supplies dressings and healthcare products. The fine chemicals business provides raw materials for cosmetics, food ingredients, and chemical products. Finally the soy foods and materials business produces soy food ingredients and soy protein. The oils and meals business accounts for more than half of group revenue.
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