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Sfinks PolskaWAR:SFS -0.43%33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates WAR:SFS with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Restaurants companies, Sfinks Polska ranks worse than 91% 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 Sfinks Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SFS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.55 Med: 7.36 Max: 14.82
Current: 9.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sfinks Polska was 14.82. The lowest was -5.55. And the median was 7.36.
WAR:SFS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91% of 300
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.905
vs WAR:SFS: 9.85
Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) 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.
Sfinks Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sfinks Polska Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sfinks Polska'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.
WAR:SFS vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sfinks Polska'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.
Sfinks Polska Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sfinks Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sfinks Polska'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.
Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.28 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 Sfinks Polska. This is 53% above median its historical median of 7.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #273 out of 300 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Sfinks Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sfinks Polska's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.28 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 7.36. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Sfinks Polska's value of 11.28 is 288.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #273 out of 300 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sfinks Polska has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sfinks Polska's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #273 out of 300 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sfinks Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Sfinks Polska's value of 11.28 is 288.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Sfinks Polska 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 300 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. Sfinks Polska's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 11.28 is 288.3% 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 Sfinks Polska. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sfinks Polska's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.28, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sfinks Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.29, compared to a current price of zł0.46 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.28, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 288.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. Sfinks Polska's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 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 Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 11.28 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 Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sfinks Polska stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł0.46 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.29.
GuruFocus considers Sfinks Polska to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:SFS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 11.28 (53% above median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: zł0.29 vs. price of zł0.46 (58.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 288.3% above the Restaurants median (#273 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:SFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sfinks Polska SA is engaged in the business of restaurants in Poland. It is also engaged in the casual drinking sector. The company brands include Sphinx; Chlopskie Jadlo; and WOOK.
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