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SaputoSAPIF 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates SAPIF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saputo ranks better than 50.84% 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 Saputo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SAPIF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.8 Max: 4.87
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saputo was 4.87. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.80.
SAPIF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.84% of 1548
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs SAPIF: 2.00
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.
Saputo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Saputo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saputo'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Saputo'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.
Saputo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saputo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saputo'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.
Saputo (SAPIF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 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 Saputo. This is near median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Saputo's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.23 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Saputo ranks #761 out of 1548 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Saputo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saputo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 is near median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 4.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Saputo's value of 2.65 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saputo ranks #761 out of 1548 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saputo has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saputo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saputo ranks #761 out of 1548 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Saputo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. Saputo's value of 2.65 is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, Saputo's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.23 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Saputo 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 2.06, based on 1,548 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. Saputo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 is 29% 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 Saputo. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saputo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saputo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo (SAPIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.10, compared to a current price of $29.36 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 29% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.06. Saputo's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Saputo (SAPIF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 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 Saputo (SAPIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.36 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.10.
GuruFocus considers Saputo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAPIF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.65 (near median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: $21.10 vs. price of $29.36 (39.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#761 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saputo Inc produces, markets, and distributes dairy products, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. The Company is a cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a dairy processor in Australia, a cheese producer and extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products manufacturer in the USA, and a manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads in the UK. Its cheese products are sold under various brand names, including Saputo, Armstrong, Alexis de Portneuf, Bari, Cogruet, DuVillage 1860, Kingsey, and Shepherd Gourmet Dairy. The Company operates through four divisions: Canada Sector, USA Sector, International Sector, and Europe Sector, with the USA Sector generating the maximum revenue.
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