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What is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-EBITDA?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated CoffeeTSX:SWP +0.71%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.46. GuruFocus rates TSX:SWP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks worse than 84.21% 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:SWP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 6.46 Max: 7.65
Current: 6.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee was 7.65. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 6.46.
TSX:SWP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.21% of 1545
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs TSX:SWP: 6.35
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee'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.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.15 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.46. Over the past decade, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.34 to 7.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1301 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.15 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 7.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 5.15 is 151.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1301 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee ranks #1301 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's value of 5.15 is 151.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.34 to 7.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee 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 2.05, based on 1,545 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. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.15 is 151.2% 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.15, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.77, compared to a current price of C$5.67 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.15, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.05. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.15 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 Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee (TSX:SWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$5.67 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.77.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:SWP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.15 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.46)
GF Value™: C$4.77 vs. price of C$5.67 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1301 of 1545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:SWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Business Description
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc is involved in the decaffeination of green coffee without the use of chemicals by employing the proprietary SWISS WATER Process. The company leverages science-based systems and quality controls to produce caffeine-free coffee. Additionally, it provides coffee decaffeination and distribution services. The company operates mainly one single business segment, decaffeination of green coffee beans Geographically, it operates in three segments: Canada, the United States, and other international markets, of which the maximum revenue is derived from the United States.
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