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Lam Soon (Hong Kong)FRA:LS9 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:LS9 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks better than 95.56% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LS9'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) was 0.05. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
FRA:LS9's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 95.56% of 1554
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.105
vs FRA:LS9: 0.05
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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong). This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #69 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.04 is 98.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #69 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) ranks #69 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lam Soon (Hong Kong) in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s value of 0.04 is 98.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) 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 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98.1% 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong). 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. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €1.16 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 98.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (FRA:LS9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.16 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LS9:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €1.16 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#69 of 1554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LS9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
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