Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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NAI:WTK Williamson Tea Kenya PLC NAI:WTK
72 GF Score
Price KES162.00
GF Value KES94.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA?

Williamson Tea Kenya NAI:WTK -1.22% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates NAI:WTK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of KES94.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks better than 83.96% on this metric.

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

Williamson Tea Kenya's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES58 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES16 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES556 Mil. Williamson Tea Kenya's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.

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 Williamson Tea Kenya's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:WTK' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.17   Max: 3.95
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Williamson Tea Kenya was 3.95. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.17.

NAI:WTK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.96% of 1571 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs NAI:WTK: 0.32

Williamson Tea Kenya  (NAI:WTK) 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.


Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Williamson Tea Kenya'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.

Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Williamson Tea Kenya Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.16 0.17 0.53 0.12

Williamson Tea Kenya Semi-Annual Data
Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.35 -0.61 -0.56 -1.07 0.13

NAI:WTK vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Williamson Tea Kenya'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.


Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Williamson Tea Kenya Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Williamson Tea Kenya's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(57.58 + 16.308) / 641.515
=0.12

Williamson Tea Kenya's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(57.58 + 16.308) / 555.9
=0.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 mean?
Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 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 Williamson Tea Kenya. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Williamson Tea Kenya's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 3.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #252 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Williamson Tea Kenya's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Williamson Tea Kenya's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Williamson Tea Kenya's value of 0.13 is 93.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #252 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Williamson Tea Kenya has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williamson Tea Kenya's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #252 out of 1571 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Williamson Tea Kenya in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Williamson Tea Kenya's value of 0.13 is 93.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Williamson Tea Kenya's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.06 to 3.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Williamson Tea Kenya 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 2.11, based on 1,571 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. Williamson Tea Kenya's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 93.8% 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 Williamson Tea Kenya. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williamson Tea Kenya's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williamson Tea Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES94.41, compared to a current price of KES162.00 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 93.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Williamson Tea Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES162.00 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES94.41. GuruFocus considers Williamson Tea Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:WTK:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.13 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: KES94.41 vs. price of KES162.00 (71.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#252 of 1571)

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


Williamson Tea Kenya Business Description

Address Karen Office Park, Langata Road, P.O. Box 42281, 2nd Floor, The Acacia Block, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC is engaged in the farm products business sector. The business of the company operates in segments that include Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Sale of Tea, Investment in Property, and Sale and Servicing of Generators. Its Tea segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The product line consists of matcha tea, mini tea candles, elephant tea candles, loose tea, and tea bags. Its products are also exported and these exports generate maximum revenue for the company.
72GF Score

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