Westrock Coffee Co (FRA:V3J) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.77 (As of Jun. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:V3J Westrock Coffee Co FRA:V3J
61 GF Score
Price €7.50
GF Value €7.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Westrock Coffee Co FRA:V3J +11.11% 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 16.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:V3J with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Westrock Coffee Co ranks worse than 92.28% on this metric.

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

Westrock Coffee Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €68 Mil. Westrock Coffee Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €425 Mil. Westrock Coffee Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €50 Mil. Westrock Coffee Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.77.

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 Westrock Coffee Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:V3J' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.93   Med: 16.46   Max: 51.72
Current: 11.57

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Westrock Coffee Co was 51.72. The lowest was -64.93. And the median was 16.46.

FRA:V3J's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.28% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.105 vs FRA:V3J: 11.57

Westrock Coffee Co  (FRA:V3J) 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.


Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westrock Coffee Co'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.

Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Westrock Coffee Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.12 51.72 22.80 -64.94 40.21

Westrock Coffee Co 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:V3J vs MAMA, OFRM, SMPL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Westrock Coffee Co'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.


Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Westrock Coffee Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Westrock Coffee Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Westrock Coffee Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Westrock Coffee Co'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
=(87.041 + 409.654) / 12.353
=40.21

Westrock Coffee Co'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
=(68.055 + 425.042) / 50.452
=9.77

* 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 9.77 mean?
Westrock Coffee Co (FRA:V3J) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.77 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 Westrock Coffee Co. This is 41% below median its historical median of 16.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Westrock Coffee Co ranks #1434 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Westrock Coffee Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Westrock Coffee Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.77 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 16.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Westrock Coffee Co's value of 9.77 is 364.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westrock Coffee Co ranks #1434 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Westrock Coffee Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westrock Coffee Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Westrock Coffee Co ranks #1434 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Westrock Coffee Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Westrock Coffee Co's value of 9.77 is 364.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.46 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Westrock Coffee Co 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. Westrock Coffee Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.77 is 364.1% 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 Westrock Coffee Co. 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. Westrock Coffee Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.77, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 16.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westrock Coffee Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westrock Coffee Co (FRA:V3J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.98, compared to a current price of €7.50 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.77, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 16.46 and 364.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Westrock Coffee Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Westrock Coffee Co (FRA:V3J), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.77 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 Westrock Coffee Co (FRA:V3J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westrock Coffee Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.50 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.98. GuruFocus considers Westrock Coffee Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:V3J:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.77 (41% below median its 10-year median of 16.46)
  • GF Value™: €7.98 vs. price of €7.50 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 364.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1434 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:V3J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Westrock Coffee Co Business Description

Other Exchanges WEST:USA
Address 4009 N. Rodney Parham Road, 4th Floor, Little Rock, AR, USA, 72212
Westrock Coffee Co is an integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider mainly in the United States. Additionally, it offers coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to retail, foodservice, restaurant, convenience store, travel center, non-commercial account, and hospitality industries around the world. The company's reportable segments are: Beverage Solutions and Sustainable Sourcing and Traceability. It generates maximum revenue from the Beverage Solutions segment, which offers beverage solutions, including coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States and the rest from other countries.
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