MAGN (Magnera) Debt-to-EBITDA : 32.53 (As of Sep. 2025) — 321% Above Median

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MAGN Magnera Corp MAGN
49 GF Score
Price $12.91
GF Value $5.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA?

Magnera MAGN +3.03% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 32.53 as of Sep. 2025, which is 321% above its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates MAGN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Magnera ranks worse than 93.11% on this metric.

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

Magnera's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1,952 Mil. Magnera's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $0 Mil. Magnera's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $60 Mil. Magnera's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 32.53.

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

MAGN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.13   Med: 7.72   Max: 78.08
Current: 12.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Magnera was 78.08. The lowest was -8.13. And the median was 7.72.

MAGN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.11% of 1553 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs MAGN: 12.76

Magnera  (NYSE:MAGN) 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.


Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magnera'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.

Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Magnera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Magnera Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 14.12 51.33 9.00 7.21 32.53

MAGN vs HNST, HELE, ODD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Magnera'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.


Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Magnera Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Magnera'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
=(1952 + 0) / 25
=78.08

Magnera's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(1952 + 0) / 60
=32.53

* 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 (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 32.53 mean?
Magnera (MAGN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 32.53 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Magnera. This is 321% above median its historical median of 7.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnera ranks #1446 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Magnera's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Magnera's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 32.53 is 321% above median its 10-year median of 7.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Magnera's value of 32.53 is 1463.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnera ranks #1446 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Magnera has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnera's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HNST and HELE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Magnera ranks #1446 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Magnera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Magnera's value of 32.53 is 1463.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Magnera 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 2.08, based on 1,553 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. Magnera's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 32.53 is 1463.9% 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 Magnera. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magnera's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 32.53, which is 321% above median its own 10-year median of 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnera (MAGN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.63, compared to a current price of $12.91 — trading 129.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 32.53, which is 321% above median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 1463.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Magnera's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Magnera (MAGN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 32.53 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Magnera (MAGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.91 is trading 129.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.63. GuruFocus considers Magnera to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAGN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 32.53 (321% above median its 10-year median of 7.72)
  • GF Value™: $5.63 vs. price of $12.91 (129.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1463.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1446 of 1553)

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


Magnera Business Description

Other Exchanges W2B:Germany
Address 9335 Harris Corners parkway, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28269
Magnera Corp is a supplier of a diverse portfolio of specialty materials comprised of organic and synthetic raw ingredients. The company markets its own products predominantly into stable, consumer-oriented end markets, including wipes, healthcare, adult incontinence, apparel, baby, feminine care, air filtration, and food and beverage, for disposable and durable applications. It also provides technical solutions in infrastructure markets. The company's operations are organized into two operating and reportable segments: Americas and Rest of World. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Americas, which manufactures products and components of personal care, including medical garments, wipes, dryer sheets, filtration, baby diapers and adult incontinence.
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