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Viet Nam Seaproducts JSCHSTC:SEA 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SEA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫46,079.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks better than 79.66% 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:SEA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.55
Current: 0.46
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC was 1.55. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.94.
HSTC:SEA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.66% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs HSTC:SEA: 0.46
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) 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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC'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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC'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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC. This is 43% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #315 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's value of 0.54 is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #315 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #315 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's value of 0.54 is 73.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC 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 2.07, 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. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 73.9% 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC. 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. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫46,079.79, compared to a current price of ₫49,900.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 73.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫49,900.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫46,079.79.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:SEA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.54 (43% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: ₫46,079.79 vs. price of ₫49,900.00 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#315 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:SEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC is engaged in the seafood industry. The products of the company include Sturgeon KLA, Sea Fish, Organic Shrimp, Pangasius fish, Grouper fillet, Sea carp fillets, Wild tiger shrimps, and others.
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