GRCLF (Graincorp) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 175% Above Median

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GRCLF Graincorp Ltd GRCLF
70 GF Score
Price $3.75
GF Value $5.32
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA?

Graincorp GRCLF 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates GRCLF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Graincorp ranks worse than 90.96% on this metric.

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

Graincorp's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,118 Mil. Graincorp's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $216 Mil. Graincorp's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $153 Mil. Graincorp's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.71.

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

GRCLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57   Med: 3.17   Max: 46.1
Current: 10.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Graincorp was 46.10. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 3.17.

GRCLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.96% of 1549 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs GRCLF: 10.39

Graincorp  (OTCPK:GRCLF) 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.


Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graincorp'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.

Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Graincorp Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Graincorp Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 4.50 5.61 4.74 5.65 8.71

GRCLF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Graincorp'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.


Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Graincorp Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Graincorp's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(334.169 + 215.897) / 178.166
=3.09

Graincorp's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1117.754 + 215.719) / 153.122
=8.71

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.71 mean?
Graincorp (GRCLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.71 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 Graincorp. This is 175% above median its historical median of 3.17. Over the past decade, Graincorp's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 46.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Graincorp ranks #1409 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Graincorp's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Graincorp's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.71 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 3.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 46.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Graincorp's value of 8.71 is 320.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graincorp ranks #1409 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Graincorp has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graincorp's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Graincorp ranks #1409 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Graincorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Graincorp's value of 8.71 is 320.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Graincorp's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 46.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Graincorp 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 2.07, based on 1,549 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. Graincorp's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.71 is 320.8% 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 Graincorp. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graincorp's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.71, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graincorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graincorp (GRCLF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $3.75 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.71, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 320.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Graincorp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Graincorp (GRCLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.71 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 Graincorp (GRCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graincorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.75 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32. GuruFocus considers Graincorp to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GRCLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.71 (175% above median its 10-year median of 3.17)
  • GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $3.75 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1409 of 1549)

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


Graincorp Business Description

Address Tower 2, International Towers, Level 20, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
GrainCorp is an agribusiness with an integrated business model operating across three divisions. The company operates the largest grain storage and logistics network in eastern Australia. GrainCorp provides grain marketing services to all major grain-producing regions in Australia, as well as to Canadian and UK growers. The company has also diversified into edible oil refining and supply and bulk liquid storage.
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