TBLMF (Tiger Brands) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 210% Above Median

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TBLMF Tiger Brands Ltd TBLMF
72 GF Score
Price $20.88
GF Value $19.98
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What is Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tiger Brands TBLMF +1.37% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 210% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates TBLMF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.98. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tiger Brands ranks better than 76.45% on this metric.

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

Tiger Brands's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $144 Mil. Tiger Brands's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11 Mil. Tiger Brands's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $241 Mil. Tiger Brands's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.

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 Tiger Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TBLMF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.21   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tiger Brands was 0.59. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.21.

TBLMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.45% of 1550 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075 vs TBLMF: 0.59

Tiger Brands  (OTCPK:TBLMF) 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.


Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tiger Brands'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.

Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tiger Brands Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.31 0.44 0.27 0.05

Tiger Brands Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.10 0.33 0.11 0.08 0.65

TBLMF vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tiger Brands'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.


Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Tiger Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tiger Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.657 + 13.831) / 394.544
=0.05

Tiger Brands's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(144.005 + 11.463) / 240.844
=0.65

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 mean?
Tiger Brands (TBLMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 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 Tiger Brands. This is 210% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Tiger Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #365 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Tiger Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tiger Brands' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 210% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Tiger Brands' value of 0.65 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #365 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tiger Brands has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tiger Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #365 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Tiger Brands in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Tiger Brands' value of 0.65 is 68.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tiger Brands' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Tiger Brands has consistently been below 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 1,550 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. Tiger Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 68.7% below 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 Tiger Brands. 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. Tiger Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 210% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tiger Brands stock overvalued right now?
Tiger Brands (TBLMF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $20.88 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 210% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 68.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Tiger Brands' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Tiger Brands (TBLMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 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 Tiger Brands (TBLMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tiger Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.88 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98.

Key valuation signals for TBLMF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.65 (210% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $20.88 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#365 of 1550)

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


Tiger Brands Business Description

Address The Ingress, Building 3, Corner of Magwa & Lone Creek Crescent, Midrand, Waterfall, MP, ZAF, 2090
Tiger Brands Ltd is an African producer and distributor of branded food, beverage, home, and personal care products. Its operations are predominantly in Southern Africa, with additional market presence in other parts of the African continent through exports. The company's reportable product segments are Milling and Baking, Grains, Culinary, Snacks, Treats and Beverages, Home, Personal and Baby Care. The company derives the majority of revenue from the product sales of the Culinary segment, which includes canned fruit and vegetables, condiments and ingredients, spreads, baby nutrition and Davita exports.
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