Thevola Group (SAU:2050) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.52 (As of Jun. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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SAU:2050 The Savola Group SAU:2050
75 GF Score
Price ﷼25.84
GF Value ﷼26.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Thevola Group SAU:2050 +1.33% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates SAU:2050 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼26.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Thevola Group ranks worse than 55.19% on this metric.

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

Thevola Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼3,140 Mil. Thevola Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼22 Mil. Thevola Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼2,384 Mil. Thevola Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.33.

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 Thevola Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2050' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 4.15   Max: 10.22
Current: 2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Thevola Group was 10.22. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 4.15.

SAU:2050's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.19% of 1571 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs SAU:2050: 2.48

Thevola Group  (SAU:2050) 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.


Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thevola Group'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.

Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Thevola Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Thevola Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.48 0.45 2.39 2.23 2.52

SAU:2050 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Thevola Group'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.


Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Thevola Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Thevola Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2391.373 + 0) / 2435.616
=0.98

Thevola Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3140.495 + 22.253) / 2384.148
=1.33

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 mean?
Thevola Group (SAU:2050) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Thevola Group. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Thevola Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Thevola Group ranks #867 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Thevola Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Thevola Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 10.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Thevola Group's value of 2.52 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thevola Group ranks #867 out of 1571 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thevola Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thevola Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Thevola Group ranks #867 out of 1571 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Thevola Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Thevola Group's value of 2.52 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Thevola Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 10.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Thevola Group 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 2.11, based on 1,571 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. Thevola Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 19.4% 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 Thevola Group. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thevola Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thevola Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thevola Group (SAU:2050) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼26.87, compared to a current price of ﷼25.84 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 19.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Thevola Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Thevola Group (SAU:2050), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Jun. 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 Thevola Group (SAU:2050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thevola Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼25.84 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼26.87. GuruFocus considers Thevola Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2050:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.52 (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.15)
  • GF Value™: ﷼26.87 vs. price of ﷼25.84 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#867 of 1571)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thevola Group Business Description

Address Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Street, Savola Tower, The Headquarter Business Park, Ashati District, 2444 Taha Khusaifan-Ashati, Unit Number 15, Jeddah, SAU, 23511-7333
The Savola Group is a strategic investment holding group in the food and retail sectors in the Middle East and North Africa. It is organized into the following operating segments namely Foods processing, Retail, Food Services, Frozen food and Investment. The group derives majority of revenue from the Foods processing segment which consists of includes manufacturing, sale and distribution of Edible oils, Sugar, Pasta, Spices, Nuts, Pulses and other food products.
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