RELV (Reliv' International) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.37 (As of Sep. 2020)

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What is Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA?

Reliv' International RELV 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37 as of Sep. 2020. GuruFocus rates RELV with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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

Reliv' International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was $1.16 Mil. Reliv' International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was $0.47 Mil. Reliv' International's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was $0.30 Mil. Reliv' International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was 5.37.

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

RELV's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 2.08
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Reliv' International  (OTCPK:RELV) 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.


Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliv' 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.

Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Reliv' International Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.39 6.12 3.55 0.00 1.28

Reliv' International Quarterly Data
Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20
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 2.43 -2.34 0.30 59.54 5.37

RELV vs BFNH, DFODQ, FAMI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Reliv' 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.


Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Reliv' International Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Reliv' International's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.737 + 0.104) / 0.655
=1.28

Reliv' International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.16 + 0.473) / 0.304
=5.37

* 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 (Sep. 2020) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 mean?
Reliv' International (RELV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 as of Sep. 2020. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Reliv' International.
Is Reliv' International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Reliv' International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Reliv' International's value of 5.37 is 158.2% above this industry median. Overall, Reliv' International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliv' International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BFNH and DFODQ?
Reliv' International's Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Reliv' International's value of 5.37 is 158.2% above this benchmark. 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 2.08, based on 1,549 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. Reliv' International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 is 158.2% 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 Reliv' International. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliv' International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliv' International stock overvalued right now?
Reliv' International (RELV) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37 and 158.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Reliv' International's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Reliv' International (RELV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37 as of Sep. 2020. 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.

Reliv' International Business Description

Address 136 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO, USA, 63005
Reliv' International Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management, and sports nutrition. Its product portfolio comprises Reliv Now with Soy plant-based protein supplements, FibRestore digestive supplements, LunaRich, ReversAge, ProVantage plant-based protein with creatin and amino acids, SoySentials, and other nutritional supplements. It also offers the ReLivFit program, a weight loss program that prioritizes cellular health. The company sells its products through an international network marketing system using independent distributors. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
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