Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.91 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:E8P Lyko Group AB FRA:E8P
59 GF Score
Price €6.95
GF Value €12.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lyko Group AB FRA:E8P -0.71% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:E8P with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lyko Group AB ranks worse than 78.76% on this metric.

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

Lyko Group AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.4 Mil. Lyko Group AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €109.2 Mil. Lyko Group AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €43.5 Mil. Lyko Group AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.91.

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 Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:E8P' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 2.67   Max: 5.68
Current: 4.95

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lyko Group AB was 5.68. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 2.67.

FRA:E8P's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.76% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.105 vs FRA:E8P: 4.95

Lyko Group AB  (FRA:E8P) 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.


Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lyko Group AB'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.

Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lyko Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Lyko Group AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:E8P vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lyko Group AB'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.


Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Lyko Group AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(40.92 + 89.227) / 22.909
=5.68

Lyko Group AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(17.414 + 109.217) / 43.456
=2.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.91 mean?
Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.91 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 Lyko Group AB. This is near median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #1224 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lyko Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.91 is near median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 5.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Lyko Group AB's value of 2.91 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #1224 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lyko Group AB has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lyko Group AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #1224 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lyko Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Lyko Group AB's value of 2.91 is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lyko Group AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.25 to 5.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Lyko Group AB 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 2.11, based on 1,554 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. Lyko Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.91 is 38.2% 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 Lyko Group AB. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lyko Group AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lyko Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.68, compared to a current price of €6.95 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 38.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Lyko Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 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 Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.95 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.68. GuruFocus considers Lyko Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:E8P:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.91 (near median its 10-year median of 2.67)
  • GF Value™: €12.68 vs. price of €6.95 (45.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1224 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E8P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lyko Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges LYKO A:Sweden
Address Appelbovagen 60, Vansbro, SWE, 786 91
Lyko Group AB is engaged in offering beauty products. The company operates globally via Lyko.com, the Lyko app, and various stores in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. It manages the entire chain from product development in its labs and manufacturing in a factory in Gothenburg to warehousing and sales to hairdressers and retailers. The company offers various hair, skin, makeup, fragrance, and other personal care products through brands like Waterclouds, Rebecca Stella, Pusher, Happy Crazy Mine, Bear Junk, By Lyko, and others. It reports its operations within two business segments: Nordics, which includes Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark; and Europe, which includes Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Nordics segment.
59GF Score

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