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Calida Holding AGXSWX:CALN +4.11%62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CALN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Calida Holding AG ranks better than 72.68% 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 Calida Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CALN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.6 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.82
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Calida Holding AG was 1.82. The lowest was -1.60. And the median was 0.93.
XSWX:CALN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.68% of 809
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.72
vs XSWX:CALN: 1.17
Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) 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.
Calida Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Calida Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calida Holding 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:CALN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Calida Holding 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.
Calida Holding AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Calida Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calida Holding 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.
Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 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 Calida Holding AG. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #221 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Calida Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Calida Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Calida Holding AG's value of 0.80 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #221 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calida Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calida Holding AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #221 out of 809 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Calida Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. Calida Holding AG's value of 0.80 is 70.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Calida Holding 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 809 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. Calida Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 is 70.6% 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 Calida Holding AG. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calida Holding AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calida Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.42, compared to a current price of CHF18.82 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 70.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.72. Calida Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80 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 Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calida Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.82 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.42.
GuruFocus considers Calida Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CALN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.80 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: CHF26.42 vs. price of CHF18.82 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#221 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CALN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calida Holding AG manufactures and sells lingerie, underwear, swimwear, and nightwear for women, men, and children. The brands CALIDA, AUBADE and COSABELLA are the reportable segments. Its geographical segments are France, Germany, Switzerland, Other Europe, Asia, the United States, and other markets. The company generates its maximum revenue from Germany.
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