Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.88 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median

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MIL:BC Brunello Cucinelli SpA MIL:BC
87 GF Score
Price €80.90
GF Value €118.91
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Brunello Cucinelli SpA MIL:BC -1.63% 87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates MIL:BC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Retail - Cyclical companies, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks worse than 56.63% on this metric.

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

Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €291 Mil. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €897 Mil. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €412 Mil. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.88.

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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:BC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 2.6   Max: 8.12
Current: 2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Brunello Cucinelli SpA was 8.12. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 2.60.

MIL:BC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
56.63% of 897 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs MIL:BC: 2.83

Brunello Cucinelli SpA  (MIL:BC) 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.


Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.

Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Brunello Cucinelli SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.47 2.55 2.02 2.66 2.83

Brunello Cucinelli SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.97 2.21 2.66 2.88 2.88

MIL:BC vs TPR, SIG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.


Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Brunello Cucinelli SpA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(290.699 + 896.657) / 419.554
=2.83

Brunello Cucinelli SpA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(290.699 + 896.657) / 411.884
=2.88

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.88 mean?
Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.88 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brunello Cucinelli SpA. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.60. Over the past decade, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #508 out of 897 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.88 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 8.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 2.88 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #508 out of 897 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brunello Cucinelli SpA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #508 out of 897 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Brunello Cucinelli SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 2.88 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 8.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.60 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Brunello Cucinelli SpA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 897 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. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.88 is 20% 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.88, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.91, compared to a current price of €80.90 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.88, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.60 and 20% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.88 as of Dec. 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.90 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €118.91. GuruFocus considers Brunello Cucinelli SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:BC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.88 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
  • GF Value™: €118.91 vs. price of €80.90 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#508 of 897)

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


Brunello Cucinelli SpA Business Description

Address Viale Parco dell’Industria, 5, Solomeo Hamlet, Corciano, Perugia, ITA, 06073
Brunello Cucinelli, an Italian luxury apparel brand, keeps its entire supply chain in Italy, focusing on quality and hand-crafted design. Known for its cashmere-focused, timeless apparel, the brand appeals to luxury consumers who value enduring style over trends. Ready-to-wear clothing accounts for 85% of revenue and accessories for 15%. With a global presence, 35% of revenue comes from Europe, 37% from the Americas, and the remainder from a growing share in Asia. Women's collections contribute 50% of revenue, men's collections contribute 50%.
87GF Score

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