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Beiersdorf AGXSWX:BEI 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BEI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF157.98. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Beiersdorf AG ranks better than 94.51% 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 Beiersdorf AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BEI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Beiersdorf AG was 0.17. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.07.
XSWX:BEI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 94.51% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XSWX:BEI: 0.06
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) 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.
Beiersdorf AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Beiersdorf AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beiersdorf AG'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.
XSWX:BEI vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Beiersdorf AG'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.
Beiersdorf AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Beiersdorf AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beiersdorf AG'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.
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 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 Beiersdorf AG. This is near median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #85 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Beiersdorf AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Beiersdorf AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is near median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Beiersdorf AG's value of 0.07 is 96.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #85 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beiersdorf AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beiersdorf AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #85 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Beiersdorf AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Beiersdorf AG's value of 0.07 is 96.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Beiersdorf AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,549 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. Beiersdorf AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07 is 96.6% 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 Beiersdorf AG. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beiersdorf AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beiersdorf AG stock overvalued right now?
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.07. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF157.98, compared to a current price of CHF72.16 — trading 54.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 96.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Beiersdorf AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.07 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beiersdorf AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.16 is trading 54.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF157.98.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BEI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.07 (near median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: CHF157.98 vs. price of CHF72.16 (54.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#85 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beiersdorf is a Germany-based company that produces personal care products, with a focus on manufacturing cosmetic products. The company operates through two business segments. The consumer segment concentrates on skincare and beautycare products and operates portfolio brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, Labello, Hansaplast, Elastoplast, and Florena. The other business segment markets self-adhesive systems and product solutions, primarily for industrial customers, under the Tesa brand. Beiersdorf is majority-owned by Maxingvest.
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