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IMCFRA:IM4 -0.14%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 767% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:IM4 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, IMC ranks better than 58.97% 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 IMC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IM4'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 1.89 Max: 49.39
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IMC was 49.39. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.89.
FRA:IM4's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.97% of 1550
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs FRA:IM4: 1.47
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.
IMC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
IMC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMC'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:IM4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, IMC'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.
IMC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IMC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMC'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.
IMC (FRA:IM4) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.39 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 IMC. This is 767% above median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, IMC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.27 to 49.39. According to the industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #636 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is IMC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.39 is 767% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 49.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. IMC's value of 16.39 is 689.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMC ranks #636 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #636 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts IMC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. IMC's value of 16.39 is 689.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IMC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.27 to 49.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 2.08, IMC 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. IMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.39 is 689.9% 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 IMC. 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. IMC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.39, which is 767% above median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC (FRA:IM4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.13, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.39, which is 767% above median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 689.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. IMC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 IMC (FRA:IM4), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.39 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 IMC (FRA:IM4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.13.
GuruFocus considers IMC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IM4:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 16.39 (767% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €5.13 vs. price of €7.30 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 689.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#636 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IM4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMC SA is an integrated agricultural company operating in Ukraine. The company's activities are the cultivation of grain & oilseeds crops, and storage of grain & oilseeds crops. The Group operates in segments: crop farming, elevators, and warehouses. The crop farming segment deals with the cultivation and sale of such basic agricultural crops as corn, sunflowers, and wheat. The Elevators and warehouses segment deals with the storage and processing of agricultural produce. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Crop farming segment.
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