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Advantage SolutionsADV -2.52%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks worse than 96.01% 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 Advantage Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADV'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.34 Med: 7.29 Max: 22.48
Current: 19.83
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Advantage Solutions was 22.48. The lowest was -19.34. And the median was 7.29.
ADV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 96.01% of 677
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs ADV: 19.83
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.
Advantage Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Advantage Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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.
ADV vs NEXN, QNST, NCMI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.22 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 Advantage Solutions. This is 40% above median its historical median of 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #650 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Advantage Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.22 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.29. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Advantage Solutions' value of 10.22 is 515.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #650 out of 677 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEXN and QNST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #650 out of 677 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Advantage Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Advantage Solutions' value of 10.22 is 515.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Advantage Solutions 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 677 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. Advantage Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.22 is 515.7% 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 Advantage Solutions. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.22, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $38.22 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.22, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 515.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.22 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $38.22 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.22 (40% above median its 10-year median of 7.29)
GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $38.22 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 515.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#650 of 677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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