Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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88 GF Score
Price $55.00
GF Value $50.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA?

Grupo Melo XPTY:MELO 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.47. GuruFocus rates XPTY:MELO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Conglomerates companies, Grupo Melo ranks better than 65.34% on this metric.

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

Grupo Melo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.7 Mil. Grupo Melo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.2 Mil. Grupo Melo's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $59.6 Mil. Grupo Melo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.63.

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 Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XPTY:MELO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 2.47   Max: 3.63
Current: 1.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Grupo Melo was 3.63. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 2.47.

XPTY:MELO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.34% of 453 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs XPTY:MELO: 1.88

Grupo Melo  (XPTY:MELO) 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.


Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Melo'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.

Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Grupo Melo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.95 2.45 2.49 2.31 2.05

Grupo Melo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.38 2.37 2.21 1.98 1.63

XPTY:MELO vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Grupo Melo'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.


Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Grupo Melo Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Grupo Melo'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
=(28.476 + 70.385) / 48.31
=2.05

Grupo Melo'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
=(26.709 + 70.192) / 59.604
=1.63

* 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 1.63 mean?
Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 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 Grupo Melo. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.47. Over the past decade, Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #157 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Grupo Melo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 3.63. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Grupo Melo's value of 1.63 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #157 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Melo has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Melo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #157 out of 453 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Grupo Melo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Grupo Melo's value of 1.63 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Melo's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.88 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.47 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Grupo Melo has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 453 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. Grupo Melo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.63 is 40.3% below 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 Grupo Melo. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Melo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Melo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.90, compared to a current price of $55.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.47 and 40.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. Grupo Melo's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.90. GuruFocus considers Grupo Melo to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XPTY:MELO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.63 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.47)
  • GF Value™: $50.90 vs. price of $55.00 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% below the Conglomerates median (#157 of 453)

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


Grupo Melo Business Description

Address Via Espana Rio Abajo, Building 2313, P.O. Box 0816-07582, Panama City, PAN
Grupo Melo SA is engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of food. The company also distributes machinery for agriculture and construction and develops and promotes real estate. Its brand profile include COMASA, ISUZU, MELO, and BREDOS among others.
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