PYYX (Pyxus International) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Below Median

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PYYX Pyxus International Inc PYYX
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Price $3.50
GF Value $3.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pyxus International PYYX -1.13% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates PYYX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 35 Tobacco Products companies, Pyxus International ranks worse than 94.29% on this metric.

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

Pyxus International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $487 Mil. Pyxus International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $477 Mil. Pyxus International's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $195 Mil. Pyxus International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.93.

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

PYYX' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83   Med: 9.44   Max: 63.11
Current: 5.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pyxus International was 63.11. The lowest was 4.83. And the median was 9.44.

PYYX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
94.29% of 35 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs PYYX: 5.24

Pyxus International  (OTCPK:PYYX) 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.


Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pyxus International'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.

Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pyxus International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Pyxus International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.55 13.04 6.70 5.78 4.93

PYYX vs ISPR, RYM, CHUC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Pyxus International'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.


Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pyxus International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pyxus International Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pyxus International's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(487.047 + 476.777) / 183.876
=5.24

Pyxus International'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
=(487.047 + 476.777) / 195.368
=4.93

* 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 4.93 mean?
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.93 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 Pyxus International. This is 48% below median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Pyxus International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 63.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #33 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Pyxus International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pyxus International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.93 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 63.11. The Tobacco Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37. Pyxus International's value of 4.93 is 259.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #33 out of 35 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISPR and RYM?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #33 out of 35 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pyxus International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37. Pyxus International's value of 4.93 is 259.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pyxus International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 63.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Pyxus International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Tobacco Products companies is 1.37, based on 35 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. Pyxus International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.93 is 259.9% 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 Pyxus International. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pyxus International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.93, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.16, compared to a current price of $3.50 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.93, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 259.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 1.37. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.93 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.50 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.16. GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PYYX:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.93 (48% below median its 10-year median of 9.44)
  • GF Value™: $3.16 vs. price of $3.50 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 259.9% above the Tobacco Products median (#33 of 35)

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


Pyxus International Business Description

Address 6001 Hospitality Court, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC, USA, 27560-2009
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
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