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Emmi AGXSWX:EMMN -1.24%87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EMMN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF965.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Emmi AG ranks worse than 58.23% 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 Emmi AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EMMN'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 1.73 Max: 3.11
Current: 2.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Emmi AG was 3.11. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 1.73.
XSWX:EMMN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.23% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs XSWX:EMMN: 2.71
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.
Emmi AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Emmi AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emmi 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:EMMN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Emmi 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.
Emmi AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Emmi AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emmi 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.
Emmi AG (XSWX:EMMN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 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 Emmi AG. This is 46% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Emmi AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.31 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Emmi AG ranks #902 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Emmi AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Emmi AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 3.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Emmi AG's value of 2.52 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emmi AG ranks #902 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emmi AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emmi AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Emmi AG ranks #902 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Emmi AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Emmi AG's value of 2.52 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Emmi AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.31 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Emmi AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, 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. Emmi AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.52 is 21.2% 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 Emmi AG. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emmi AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emmi AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emmi AG (XSWX:EMMN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF965.02, compared to a current price of CHF877.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 21.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Emmi AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Emmi AG (XSWX:EMMN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 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 Emmi AG (XSWX:EMMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emmi AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF877.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF965.02.
GuruFocus considers Emmi AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EMMN:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.52 (46% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: CHF965.02 vs. price of CHF877.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#902 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EMMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emmi AG is a Swiss dairy products manufacturer. The company generates revenue in Switzerland, the Americas, other European countries, and the rest of the world. By product category, dairy products, cheese, and fresh products are the main segments. The company also offers powder/concentrates among other products/services.
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