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Stora Enso OyjSEOFF +0.11%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates SEOFF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.62. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Packaging & Containers companies, Stora Enso Oyj ranks worse than 63.66% 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 Stora Enso Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SEOFF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56 Med: 2.62 Max: 25.54
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stora Enso Oyj was 25.54. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.62.
SEOFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.66% of 333
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs SEOFF: 3.51
Stora Enso Oyj (OTCPK:SEOFF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Stora Enso Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Stora Enso Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stora Enso Oyj'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Stora Enso Oyj'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.
Stora Enso Oyj Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stora Enso Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stora Enso Oyj'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.
Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.19 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 Stora Enso Oyj. This is 98% above median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Stora Enso Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.56 to 25.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #212 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Stora Enso Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stora Enso Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.19 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 25.54. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 5.19 is 101.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #212 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stora Enso Oyj has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stora Enso Oyj's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #212 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Stora Enso Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 5.19 is 101.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stora Enso Oyj's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.56 to 25.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Stora Enso Oyj 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.58, based on 333 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. Stora Enso Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.19 is 101.2% 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 Stora Enso Oyj. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stora Enso Oyj's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.19, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stora Enso Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.62, compared to a current price of $9.09 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.19, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 101.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.58. Stora Enso Oyj'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 Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.19 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 Stora Enso Oyj (SEOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stora Enso Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.09 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.62.
Key valuation signals for SEOFF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.19 (98% above median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: $9.62 vs. price of $9.09 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#212 of 333)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stora Enso Oyj is a renewable materials company. It provides renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and private forest owners. Its operating segments are Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, Forest, and others. The Packaging Solutions division develops and sells premium fiber-based packaging products and services. Its high-end eco-friendly packaging products are used by brands across multiple market sectors, including the retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. Key revenue is generated from the Packaging Solutions segment.
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