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Knack PackagingNSE:KNACK -0.98%22 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:KNACK with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Packaging & Containers companies, Knack Packaging ranks better than 72.73% 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 Knack Packaging's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KNACK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 1.6 Max: 2.51
Current: 1.22
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Knack Packaging was 2.51. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 1.60.
NSE:KNACK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.73% of 341
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.49
vs NSE:KNACK: 1.22
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.
Knack Packaging Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Knack Packaging Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knack Packaging'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.
Knack Packaging Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
Knack Packaging Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
2.51
1.89
1.31
1.22
Knack Packaging Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
2.51
1.89
1.31
1.22
NSE:KNACK vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Knack Packaging'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.
Knack Packaging Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knack Packaging's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knack Packaging'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 one times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.22 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 Knack Packaging. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Knack Packaging's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #93 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Knack Packaging's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Knack Packaging's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.22 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 2.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Knack Packaging's value of 1.22 is 51% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #93 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knack Packaging has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knack Packaging's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #93 out of 341 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Knack Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. Knack Packaging's value of 1.22 is 51% below this benchmark. Historically, Knack Packaging's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 2.49, Knack Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.49, based on 341 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. Knack Packaging's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.22 is 51% 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 Knack Packaging. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knack Packaging's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knack Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.22. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 51% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.49. Knack Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22 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.
Knack Packaging Ltd is an integrated packaging solutions provider engaged in the manufacturing of printed and laminated woven polypropylene (PLWPP) bags and PLWPP pinch bottom bags. It serves various industries including grains and pulses - rice, dal, lentils, etc., flour & spices, sugar, salts, fruits & nuts, animal & pet foods,agriculture, seeds, charcoal, detergents powders & granules, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, tile adhesives, building materials, mineral bags, etc. The company also provides additional packaging features such as circular & back seam construction, half, full & register window, zig-zag cut, heatcut & bladecut, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Printed And Laminated Woven PP Bags.
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