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Adore Beauty GroupADBGF 35 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 285% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates ADBGF with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Adore Beauty Group ranks worse than 66.04% 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 Adore Beauty Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADBGF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.75 Max: 3.55
Current: 3.55
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Adore Beauty Group was 3.55. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.75.
ADBGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.04% of 901
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs ADBGF: 3.55
Adore Beauty Group (OTCPK:ADBGF) 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.
Adore Beauty Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Adore Beauty Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adore Beauty Group'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.
ADBGF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Adore Beauty Group'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.
Adore Beauty Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Adore Beauty Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adore Beauty Group'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.
Adore Beauty Group (ADBGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.89 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 Adore Beauty Group. This is 285% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Adore Beauty Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Adore Beauty Group ranks #595 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Adore Beauty Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Adore Beauty Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.89 is 285% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 3.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Adore Beauty Group's value of 2.89 is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adore Beauty Group ranks #595 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adore Beauty Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adore Beauty Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Adore Beauty Group ranks #595 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Adore Beauty Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Adore Beauty Group's value of 2.89 is 20.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Adore Beauty Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.22 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Adore Beauty Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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. Adore Beauty Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.89 is 20.4% 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 Adore Beauty Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adore Beauty Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.89, which is 285% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adore Beauty Group stock overvalued right now?
Adore Beauty Group (ADBGF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.89. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.44, compared to a current price of $0.65 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.89, which is 285% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 20.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Adore Beauty Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Adore Beauty Group (ADBGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.89 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 Adore Beauty Group (ADBGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adore Beauty Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.65 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.44.
Key valuation signals for ADBGF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.89 (285% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $2.44 vs. price of $0.65 (73.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#595 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADBGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adore Beauty Group Ltd is engaged in the online sales of cosmetics. It offers various products including skin care, hair care, body care, cosmetics, fragrances, oral care, and dietary supplements among others. The firm generates revenue through the sale of beauty and personal care products online. The Group has identified two distinct operating segments based on quantitative thresholds on profit or loss, encompassing the Adore Beauty and iKOU brands.
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