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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 Scheid Vineyards's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SVIN's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 2.28 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Scheid Vineyards Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Scheid Vineyards Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scheid Vineyards'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.
SVIN vs LQR, EAST, SRSG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Scheid Vineyards'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.
Scheid Vineyards Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scheid Vineyards's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scheid Vineyards'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 two times the quarterly (Aug. 2023) EBITDA data.
Scheid Vineyards (SVIN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -58.83 as of Aug. 2023. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Scheid Vineyards.
Is Scheid Vineyards' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Scheid Vineyards' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -58.83. Overall, Scheid Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scheid Vineyards' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LQR and EAST?
Scheid Vineyards' Debt-to-EBITDA of -58.83 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.28, based on 158 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 Scheid Vineyards. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scheid Vineyards's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -58.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scheid Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Scheid Vineyards (SVIN) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -58.83. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -58.83. Scheid Vineyards' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Scheid Vineyards (SVIN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -58.83 as of Aug. 2023. 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.
Scheid Vineyards Inc is engaged in the production of premium varietal wine grapes and wine, the operation of a custom crush winery facility, and the sale of bottled wine through wholesalers and directly to consumers. The Company operates premium wine grape vineyards in Monterey County, California. Its segments are Finished Goods Sales, which generate maximum revenue and consist of wholesale transactions of finished packaged wine products sold mainly through distributors; Production Sales, which consist of bulk wine and grape sales and winery custom crush and storage services; and Direct Sales, which represent transactions directly to consumers, including tasting room, wine club and online sales.
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