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HelioWAR:HEL -0.36%87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:HEL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of zł36.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helio ranks better than 61.39% 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 Helio's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:HEL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.04 Max: 2.27
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Helio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.04.
WAR:HEL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.39% of 1572
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs WAR:HEL: 1.38
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.
Helio Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Helio Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helio'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Helio'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.
Helio Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helio's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helio'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.
Helio (WAR:HEL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 Helio. Over the past decade, Helio's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #607 out of 1572 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Helio's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Helio's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Helio ranks #607 out of 1572 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helio has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helio's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helio ranks #607 out of 1572 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Helio in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Historically, Helio's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.33 to 2.27 over the past decade. 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 2.11, based on 1,572 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 Helio. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helio's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio (WAR:HEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł36.01, compared to a current price of zł54.80 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Helio's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Helio (WAR:HEL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 Helio (WAR:HEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł54.80 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł36.01.
GuruFocus considers Helio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:HEL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: zł36.01 vs. price of zł54.80 (52.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:HEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helio SA produces and markets packaged dried fruits and nuts in Poland. It offers nuts, dried and candied fruits, grains, poppy-seed fillings, fudge caramel masses, icings for cakes, and microwave popcorns. The company sells its products to retail chains, wholesalers, and grocery stores under the HELIO brand.
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