GLAPF (Glanbia) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.07 (As of Dec. 2025) — 30% Above Median


GLAPF Glanbia PLC GLAPF
67 GF Score
Price $27.95
GF Value $14.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA?

Glanbia GLAPF +0.98% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates GLAPF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,536 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Glanbia ranks worse than 60.42% on this metric.

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

Glanbia's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $396 Mil. Glanbia's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $730 Mil. Glanbia's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $366 Mil. Glanbia's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.07.

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 Glanbia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GLAPF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 2.37   Max: 3.16
Current: 2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Glanbia was 3.16. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.37.

GLAPF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.42% of 1536 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs GLAPF: 2.88

Glanbia  (OTCPK:GLAPF) 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.


Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glanbia'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.

Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Glanbia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.16 2.65 1.38 2.11 2.91

Glanbia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.47 2.05 2.06 2.54 3.07

GLAPF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Glanbia'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.


Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Glanbia Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Glanbia'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
=(396.1 + 729.6) / 387.2
=2.91

Glanbia's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(396.1 + 729.6) / 366.2
=3.07

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.07 mean?
Glanbia (GLAPF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.07 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 Glanbia. This is 30% above median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Glanbia's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.38 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #928 out of 1536 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Glanbia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Glanbia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.07 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 3.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Glanbia's value of 3.07 is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #928 out of 1536 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Glanbia has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glanbia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #928 out of 1536 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Glanbia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Glanbia's value of 3.07 is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Glanbia's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.38 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Glanbia 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 2.06, based on 1,536 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. Glanbia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.07 is 49% 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 Glanbia. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glanbia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glanbia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glanbia (GLAPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.57, compared to a current price of $27.95 — trading 91.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 49% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Glanbia's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Glanbia (GLAPF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07 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 Glanbia (GLAPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glanbia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.95 is trading 91.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.57. GuruFocus considers Glanbia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GLAPF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.07 (30% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: $14.57 vs. price of $27.95 (91.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#928 of 1536)

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


Glanbia Business Description

Address Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, IRL, R95 E866
Glanbia PLC is a ingredient and branded performance nutrition manufacturer company. Company offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. It works with food and beverage companies and sell the products across the globe . The company segments include Performance Nutrition (PN), Health & Nutrition (H&N) and Dairy Nutrition (DN). The company generates majority of the revenue from Performance Nutrition segment. Geographically, it has majority revenue from North America followed by Europe and Asia.
67GF Score

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