Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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OISE:ICESEA Iceland Seafood International hf OISE:ICESEA
53 GF Score
Price kr4.26
GF Value kr6.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA?

Iceland Seafood International hf OISE:ICESEA 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 6.42. GuruFocus rates OISE:ICESEA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks worse than 83.53% on this metric.

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

Iceland Seafood International hf's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12,890 Mil. Iceland Seafood International hf's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5,281 Mil. Iceland Seafood International hf's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,215 Mil. Iceland Seafood International hf's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.65.

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 Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OISE:ICESEA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.87   Med: 6.42   Max: 13.34
Current: 6.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Iceland Seafood International hf was 13.34. The lowest was 4.87. And the median was 6.42.

OISE:ICESEA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.53% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs OISE:ICESEA: 6.15

Iceland Seafood International hf  (OISE:ICESEA) 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.


Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iceland Seafood International hf'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.

Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Iceland Seafood International hf Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Iceland Seafood International hf Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OISE:ICESEA vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Iceland Seafood International hf'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.


Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Iceland Seafood International hf Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Iceland Seafood International hf'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
=(13250.838 + 5364.754) / 2275.66
=8.18

Iceland Seafood International hf'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
=(12890.367 + 5280.759) / 3214.636
=5.65

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.65 mean?
Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.65 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 Iceland Seafood International hf. This is 12% below median its historical median of 6.42. Over the past decade, Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.87 to 13.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1298 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Iceland Seafood International hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.65 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 13.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 5.65 is 166.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1298 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iceland Seafood International hf has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iceland Seafood International hf's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1298 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Iceland Seafood International hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 5.65 is 166.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Iceland Seafood International hf's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.87 to 13.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Iceland Seafood International hf 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,554 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. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.65 is 166.5% 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 Iceland Seafood International hf. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.65, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 6.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.71, compared to a current price of kr4.26 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.65, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 166.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. Iceland Seafood International hf's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.65 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr4.26 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.71. GuruFocus considers Iceland Seafood International hf to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:ICESEA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.65 (12% below median its 10-year median of 6.42)
  • GF Value™: kr6.71 vs. price of kr4.26 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 166.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1298 of 1554)

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


Iceland Seafood International hf Business Description

Address Kollunarklettsvegur 2, Reykjavik, ISL, 104
Iceland Seafood International hf is engaged in the sale, processing, and marketing of frozen, salted, and fresh seafood. The company's operating segment includes Value-added Southern Europe; Value added Northern Europe; Sales and Distribution and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Value-added Southern Europe segment.
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