Levi StraussLEVI +1.97%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98 as of May. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 54.22% 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 Levi Strauss's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 2.55 Max: 77.77
Current: 2.35
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Levi Strauss was 77.77. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.55.
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.
Levi Strauss Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Levi Strauss Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.98 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Levi Strauss. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Levi Strauss' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.52 to 77.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #369 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Levi Strauss' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Levi Strauss' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.98 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 77.77. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Levi Strauss' value of 2.98 is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #369 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #369 out of 806 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Levi Strauss in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Levi Strauss' value of 2.98 is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Levi Strauss' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.52 to 77.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Levi Strauss 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 806 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. Levi Strauss's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.98 is 9.8% 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 Levi Strauss. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.36, compared to a current price of $24.31 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 9.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.72. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98 as of May. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.31 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.36.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.98 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $21.36 vs. price of $24.31 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#369 of 806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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