The Kraft Heinz CoXSWX:KHC 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.79. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,545 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks worse than 64724.85% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KHC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.01 Med: 4.27 Max: 8.34
Current: -6.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of The Kraft Heinz Co was 8.34. The lowest was -6.01. And the median was 4.27.
XSWX:KHC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1545
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs XSWX:KHC: -6.01
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.54 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 The Kraft Heinz Co. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #999999 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.54 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 3.54 is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #999999 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #999999 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 3.54 is 72.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 2.05, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 2.05, based on 1,545 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.54 is 72.7% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.54, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.54. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.79, compared to a current price of CHF20.15 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.54, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 72.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.05. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.54 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.15 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.79.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.54 (17% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: CHF24.79 vs. price of CHF20.15 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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