RMCF (Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.48 (As of May. 2026)

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RMCF Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc RMCF
49 GF Score
Price $0.92
GF Value $1.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA?

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory RMCF -4.73% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.48 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates RMCF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks worse than 64557.71% on this metric.

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

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.39 Mil. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $7.87 Mil. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-2.38 Mil. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -3.48.

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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

RMCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.93   Med: -0.17   Max: 8.1
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory was 8.10. The lowest was -6.93. And the median was -0.17.

RMCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1549 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs RMCF: -2.82

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory  (NAS:RMCF) 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.


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory'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.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Quarterly Data
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RMCF vs CTGL, PURE, DQWS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory'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.


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.282 + 7.622) / -2.128
=-3.71

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.394 + 7.874) / -2.376
=-3.48

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.48 mean?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.48 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #999999 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.48. Based on the distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #999999 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTGL and PURE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ranks #999999 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. 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. 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. 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. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.74, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.48. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.48 as of May. 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 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74. GuruFocus considers Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RMCF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.48
  • GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $0.92 (47.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges RMFA:Germany
Address 265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO, USA, 81303
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc operates as a manufacturer of chocolate candies and confectionery products. The company prepares numerous products, including caramel apples in the store. The business activity of the firm functions through Franchising, Manufacturing, Retail Stores, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue through manufacturing activities. The products of the company include varieties of Clusters, Caramels, Creams, Toffees, Mints, and Truffles.
49GF Score

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