THFRF (Thai Union Group PCL) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median

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THFRF Thai Union Group PCL THFRF
77 GF Score
Price $0.43
GF Value $0.53
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA?

Thai Union Group PCL THFRF 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates THFRF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Thai Union Group PCL ranks worse than 84.12% on this metric.

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

Thai Union Group PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,122 Mil. Thai Union Group PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,264 Mil. Thai Union Group PCL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $321 Mil. Thai Union Group PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.43.

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

THFRF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.19   Med: 5.8   Max: 6.91
Current: 6.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Thai Union Group PCL was 6.91. The lowest was 4.19. And the median was 5.80.

THFRF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.12% of 1549 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs THFRF: 6.37

Thai Union Group PCL  (OTCPK:THFRF) 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.


Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Union Group PCL'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.

Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Thai Union Group PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Thai Union Group PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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THFRF vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Thai Union Group PCL'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.


Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Thai Union Group PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Thai Union Group PCL'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
=(890.37 + 1492.312) / 377.441
=6.31

Thai Union Group PCL'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
=(1121.501 + 1263.541) / 320.836
=7.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.43 mean?
Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.43 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 Thai Union Group PCL. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.80. Over the past decade, Thai Union Group PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.19 to 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1303 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Thai Union Group PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Thai Union Group PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.43 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.19 to a high of 6.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 7.43 is 257.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1303 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Thai Union Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Union Group PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Thai Union Group PCL ranks #1303 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Thai Union Group PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Thai Union Group PCL's value of 7.43 is 257.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Thai Union Group PCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.19 to 6.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Thai Union Group PCL 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 1,549 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. Thai Union Group PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.43 is 257.2% 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 Thai Union Group PCL. 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. Thai Union Group PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.43, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Union Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.43 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.43, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 257.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Thai Union Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.43 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 Thai Union Group PCL (THFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Group PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.43 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53.

Key valuation signals for THFRF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.43 (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.80)
  • GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.43 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 257.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1303 of 1549)

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


Thai Union Group PCL Business Description

Address 72/1 Moo 7, Sethakit 1 Road, Tarsrai Sub-district, Amphur Muang, Samutsakorn, Samut sakhon, THA, 74000
Thai Union Group PCL is a seafood-based food products company. The company sells its products locally in Thailand, as well as in North America and Europe. The business categories are ambient seafood (tuna, salmon, sardine, mackerel); frozen and chilled seafood and related products (shrimp, lobster, salmon); and pet food and value-added. In North America, Thai Union's portfolio contains tuna, salmon, and sardines, sold in different varieties under the Chicken of the Sea and Genova brands. In Europe, the company offers seafood and fish products under brands such as John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, King Oscar, Mareblum, and Rugen Fisch. In Asia-Pacific, the local brands are Century, Sealect, Fisho, Bellotta, and Marvo. Majority of revenue is from USA.
77GF Score

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