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Quantum Foods HoldingsJSE:QFH 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks better than 85.48% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:QFH'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.25 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.27
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Quantum Foods Holdings was 1.09. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.25.
JSE:QFH's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.48% of 1563
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs JSE:QFH: 0.27
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.
Quantum Foods Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Quantum Foods Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
JSE:QFH vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
Quantum Foods Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Quantum Foods Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Foods Holdings'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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 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 Quantum Foods Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Quantum Foods Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #227 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is near median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 0.23 is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #227 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #227 out of 1563 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Quantum Foods Holdings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 0.23 is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Quantum Foods Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Quantum Foods Holdings 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 2.13, based on 1,563 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 89.2% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.44, compared to a current price of R7.29 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 89.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.29 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.44.
GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (near median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: R8.44 vs. price of R7.29 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#227 of 1563)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:QFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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