WALD (Waldencast) Debt-to-Asset : 0.20 (As of Dec. 2025)

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WALD Waldencast PLC WALD
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Price $1.17
GF Value $3.56
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What is Waldencast Debt-to-Asset?

Waldencast WALD -10.61% 40 Debt-to-Asset is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Waldencast's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.9 Mil. Waldencast's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $146.1 Mil. Waldencast's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $746.2 Mil. Waldencast's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.


Waldencast  (NAS:WALD) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


Waldencast Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


Waldencast Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset 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.

Waldencast Debt-to-Asset Chart

Waldencast Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.64 0.18 0.17 0.19 0.20

Waldencast Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.19 0.19 0.24 0.20

WALD vs NUS, ACU, SKIN: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.


Waldencast Debt-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Waldencast Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(2.882 + 146.129) / 746.161
=0.20

Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(2.882 + 146.129) / 746.161
=0.20

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.20 mean?
Waldencast (WALD) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors.
Is Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Waldencast's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.20. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset compare to NUS and ACU?
Waldencast's Debt-to-Asset of 0.20 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. Waldencast's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $1.17 — trading 67.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.20. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waldencast (WALD), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.20 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.17 is trading 67.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56. GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WALD:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.20
  • GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $1.17 (67.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waldencast Business Description

Address 81 Fulham Road, London, GBR, SW3 6RD
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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