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Simonds Farsons CiskMAL:SFC 96 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Jan. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks better than 61.15% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:SFC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.66 Max: 2.76
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Simonds Farsons Cisk was 2.76. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.66.
MAL:SFC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.15% of 157
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs MAL:SFC: 1.31
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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Simonds Farsons Cisk Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simonds Farsons Cisk'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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Simonds Farsons Cisk. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.76. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 1.49 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 157 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Simonds Farsons Cisk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 1.49 is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Simonds Farsons Cisk's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Simonds Farsons Cisk 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.27, based on 157 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 34.4% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.27, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 34.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 2.27. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.27.
GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.49 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: €6.27 vs. price of €5.60 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#61 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:SFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
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