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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.
XSWX:LISPE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 1.4 Max: 2.09
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 2.09. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.40.
XSWX:LISPE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.91% of 1549
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XSWX:LISPE: 1.43
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
XSWX:LISPE vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #621 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 2.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 2.18 is 5.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #621 out of 1549 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #621 out of 1549 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 2.18 is 5.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 2.07, 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 5.3% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,219.74, compared to a current price of CHF9,155.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 5.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18 as of Jun. 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF9,155.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,219.74.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISPE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.18 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: CHF12,219.74 vs. price of CHF9,155.00 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#621 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LISPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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