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Nissin Foods Holdings CoSTU:NF2 +1.32%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates STU:NF2 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,551 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks better than 55.58% 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NF2'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nissin Foods Holdings Co was 1.70. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.64.
STU:NF2's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.58% of 1551
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs STU:NF2: 1.70
Nissin Foods Holdings Co (STU:NF2) 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.
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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, Nissin Foods Holdings Co'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.
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nissin Foods Holdings Co'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.
Nissin Foods Holdings Co (STU:NF2) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.22 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co. This is 247% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #689 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.22 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's value of 2.22 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #689 out of 1551 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissin Foods Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #689 out of 1551 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Nissin Foods Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's value of 2.22 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Nissin Foods Holdings Co 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 2.08, based on 1,551 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. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.22 is 6.7% 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co. 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. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissin Foods Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Holdings Co (STU:NF2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.97, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co (STU:NF2), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co (STU:NF2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.40 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.97.
GuruFocus considers Nissin Foods Holdings Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:NF2:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.22 (247% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: €23.97 vs. price of €15.40 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#689 of 1551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NF2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nissin Foods is Japan's largest instant noodle manufacturer and was the first in the world to invent and launch instant noodles. It also invented the first instant noodle product in cup containers. Cup Noodles is its global brand, marketed in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Instant noodles account for more than three fourths of group sales and 80% of operating profits, while Japan remains the key contributor, representing roughly 75% of group sales and 85% of profits. Other products include frozen/chilled noodles, confectionery, and lactic acid drinks.
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