EmperadorPHS:EMI +0.39%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates PHS:EMI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱17.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Emperador ranks worse than 77.99% 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 Emperador's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:EMI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 3.04 Max: 4.73
Current: 4.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Emperador was 4.73. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 3.04.
PHS:EMI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.99% of 159
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs PHS:EMI: 4.63
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.
Emperador Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Emperador Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emperador'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Emperador'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.
Emperador Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Emperador's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emperador'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.
Emperador (PHS:EMI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 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 Emperador. This is 14% above median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, Emperador's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.70 to 4.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Emperador ranks #124 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Emperador's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Emperador's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 4.73. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Emperador's value of 3.46 is 51.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emperador ranks #124 out of 159 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emperador has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emperador's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Emperador ranks #124 out of 159 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Emperador in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Emperador's value of 3.46 is 51.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Emperador's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.70 to 4.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Emperador 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.29, based on 159 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. Emperador's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 is 51.1% 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 Emperador. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emperador's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emperador stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emperador (PHS:EMI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱17.06, compared to a current price of ₱15.58 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 51.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 2.29. Emperador's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Emperador (PHS:EMI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 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 Emperador (PHS:EMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emperador stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱15.58 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱17.06.
GuruFocus considers Emperador to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:EMI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.46 (14% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: ₱17.06 vs. price of ₱15.58 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#124 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:EMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emperador Inc manufactures, sells, and distributes spirits and other alcoholic beverages through two main business segments: Brandy and Scotch whiskey. The Brandy segment, which accounts for more than half of the company's total revenue, focuses on sales in the Philippines and Spain. This segment also has a distribution network for its operations, which includes sales offices and distribution outlets throughout the Philippines. The Scotch whiskey business sells in the United Kingdom. Brands that Emperador owns or licenses include The Dalmore, Fundador, Jura, Emperador, Andy Player, Whyte and Mackay, Smirnoff, and BaR. The company produces in the Philippines and Europe.
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