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Grupo HerdezB de CVGUZOF +10.18%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates GUZOF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks better than 61.33% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GUZOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.7 Max: 2.23
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grupo HerdezB de CV was 2.23. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.70.
GUZOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.33% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs GUZOF: 1.33
Grupo HerdezB de CV (OTCPK:GUZOF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo HerdezB de CV'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, Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #599 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 2.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 2.29 is 11.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #599 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo HerdezB de CV has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo HerdezB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #599 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Grupo HerdezB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 2.29 is 11.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo HerdezB de CV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Grupo HerdezB de CV 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 1,549 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 11.2% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV. 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $3.24 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 11.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Grupo HerdezB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.24 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Grupo HerdezB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GUZOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.29 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $3.24 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#599 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Herdez SAB de CV specialises in the processed food and ice cream industries, with its operations primarily in Mexico. The company engages in the manufacturing, purchasing, distributing, and marketing of canned and packaged food products in Mexico, as well as food products at the Mexican food segment within the United States. Product segments include burritos, canned vegetables, frozen yogurt, guacamole, and home-style salsas. Products are then sold through a variety of brands, such as Aires de Campo, Barilla, Bufalo and many more.
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