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Bausch & LombBLCO +0.68%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bausch & Lomb ranks worse than 89.72% 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 Bausch & Lomb's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BLCO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 7.96 Max: 9.68
Current: 7.9
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bausch & Lomb was 9.68. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 7.96.
BLCO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.72% of 467
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs BLCO: 7.90
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.
Bausch & Lomb Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bausch & Lomb Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb'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.
BLCO vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch & Lomb's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.46 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 Bausch & Lomb. This is 19% above median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, Bausch & Lomb's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 9.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #419 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.46 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 9.68. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Bausch & Lomb's value of 9.46 is 491.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #419 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #419 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bausch & Lomb in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Bausch & Lomb's value of 9.46 is 491.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bausch & Lomb's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 9.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Bausch & Lomb 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.60, based on 467 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. Bausch & Lomb's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.46 is 491.3% 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 Bausch & Lomb. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bausch & Lomb's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.46, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.59, compared to a current price of $16.28 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.46, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 491.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.60. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.46 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.28 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.59.
GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BLCO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.46 (19% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: $18.59 vs. price of $16.28 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 491.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#419 of 467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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