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Unichem LaboratoriesNSE:UNICHEMLAB +1.11%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNICHEMLAB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹680.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Drug Manufacturers companies, Unichem Laboratories ranks better than 60% 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 Unichem Laboratories's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UNICHEMLAB'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.73 Med: 1.32 Max: 13.71
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Unichem Laboratories was 13.71. The lowest was -6.73. And the median was 1.32.
NSE:UNICHEMLAB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60% of 690
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs NSE:UNICHEMLAB: 1.11
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.
Unichem Laboratories Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Unichem Laboratories Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unichem Laboratories'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.
NSE:UNICHEMLAB vs ZTS, UTHR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Unichem Laboratories'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.
Unichem Laboratories Debt-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Unichem Laboratories's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unichem Laboratories'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 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 Unichem Laboratories. This is 61% above median its historical median of 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #276 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Unichem Laboratories' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Unichem Laboratories' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Unichem Laboratories' value of 2.13 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #276 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unichem Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unichem Laboratories' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Unichem Laboratories ranks #276 out of 690 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Unichem Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Unichem Laboratories' value of 2.13 is 27.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Unichem Laboratories 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.67, based on 690 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. Unichem Laboratories's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 27.5% 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 Unichem Laboratories. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unichem Laboratories's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unichem Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹680.08, compared to a current price of ₹595.60 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 27.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.67. Unichem Laboratories' 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 Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 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 Unichem Laboratories (NSE:UNICHEMLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unichem Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹595.60 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹680.08.
GuruFocus considers Unichem Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNICHEMLAB:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.13 (61% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: ₹680.08 vs. price of ₹595.60 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#276 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNICHEMLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unichem Laboratories Ltd is an India based pharmaceutical company. It manufactures a range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The company's products are offered in the areas of gastroenterology, cardiology, diabetology, psychiatry, neurology, anti-bacterial, anti-infectives and pain management. Some of its products include Apixaban, Brimonidine Tartrate, Finofibrate, Glipizide, Piroxicam and others. The company has a market presence with sales in India and outside India, and the majority of the revenue derived from India. Its product categories comprises Formulations and Bulk Drugs and Chemicals.
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