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Farminveste SGPSXLIS:MLFMV -33.58%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.62. GuruFocus rates XLIS:MLFMV with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Medical Distribution companies, Farminveste SGPS ranks worse than 60.22% 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 Farminveste SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XLIS:MLFMV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 5.62 Max: 19.52
Current: 2.93
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Farminveste SGPS was 19.52. The lowest was 2.93. And the median was 5.62.
XLIS:MLFMV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.22% of 93
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs XLIS:MLFMV: 2.93
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.
Farminveste SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Farminveste SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Farminveste SGPS'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.
XLIS:MLFMV vs MCK, COR, CAH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Farminveste SGPS'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.
Farminveste SGPS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Farminveste SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Farminveste SGPS'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Farminveste SGPS. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.62. Over the past decade, Farminveste SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.93 to 19.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #56 out of 93 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Farminveste SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Farminveste SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 19.52. The Medical Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Farminveste SGPS's value of 3.09 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #56 out of 93 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Farminveste SGPS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farminveste SGPS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #56 out of 93 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Farminveste SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Farminveste SGPS's value of 3.09 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Farminveste SGPS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.93 to 19.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.62 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Farminveste SGPS 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Distribution companies is 2.29, based on 93 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. Farminveste SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.09 is 34.9% 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 Farminveste SGPS. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farminveste SGPS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farminveste SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.65, compared to a current price of €3.52 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.62 and 34.9% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 2.29. Farminveste SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.09 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farminveste SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.52 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.65.
GuruFocus considers Farminveste SGPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:MLFMV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.09 (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.62)
GF Value™: €1.65 vs. price of €3.52 (113.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Medical Distribution median (#56 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:MLFMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Farminveste SGPS SA is a holding company and its subsidiaries are active in the business of pharmacies, pharmaceutical distribution, information systems, health care, real estate, market intelligence and other services.
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