Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 32% Above Median

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OISE:ISF Isfelag hfs OISE:ISF
87 GF Score
Price kr166.00
GF Value kr188.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA?

Isfelag hfs OISE:ISF +0.30% 87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates OISE:ISF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr188.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Isfelag hfs ranks better than 55.7% on this metric.

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

Isfelag hfs's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr837 Mil. Isfelag hfs's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr21,209 Mil. Isfelag hfs's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr6,907 Mil. Isfelag hfs's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.19.

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 Isfelag hfs's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OISE:ISF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 2.42   Max: 3.49
Current: 1.7

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Isfelag hfs was 3.49. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.42.

OISE:ISF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
55.7% of 1571 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs OISE:ISF: 1.70

Isfelag hfs  (OISE:ISF) 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.


Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Isfelag hfs'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.

Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Isfelag hfs Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.52 0.59 2.11 2.73 3.37

Isfelag hfs Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 44.00 1.61 1.93 1.17 3.19

OISE:ISF vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Isfelag hfs'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.


Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Isfelag hfs's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Isfelag hfs Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Isfelag hfs'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
=(863.199 + 22137.212) / 6827.252
=3.37

Isfelag hfs's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(836.52 + 21209.255) / 6907.048
=3.19

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 mean?
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Isfelag hfs. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Isfelag hfs' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #696 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Isfelag hfs' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Isfelag hfs' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 3.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Isfelag hfs' value of 3.19 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #696 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Isfelag hfs has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isfelag hfs' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #696 out of 1571 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Isfelag hfs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Isfelag hfs' value of 3.19 is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Isfelag hfs' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 3.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Isfelag hfs 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 2.11, 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. Isfelag hfs's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is 51.2% 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 Isfelag hfs. 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. Isfelag hfs's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isfelag hfs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr188.08, compared to a current price of kr166.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 51.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Isfelag hfs' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 as of Jun. 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 Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isfelag hfs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr166.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr188.08. GuruFocus considers Isfelag hfs to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:ISF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.19 (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: kr188.08 vs. price of kr166.00 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#696 of 1571)

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


Isfelag hfs Business Description

Address Tangagata 1, Vestmannaeyjar, ISL, 900
Isfelag hfs is engaged in fishing and the processing of marine products. It is active in Iceland in the field of fishing and processing of pelagic species and production of fishmeal and fish oil and also produces sea-frozen seafood. Its products include COD fish, HADDOCK fish, SAITHE fish, CAPELIN fish, MACKEREL fish, HERRING fish etc.
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