Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:13C0 Sonida Senior Living Inc FRA:13C0
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What is Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sonida Senior Living FRA:13C0 -3.45% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 13.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:13C0 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.93. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sonida Senior Living ranks worse than 99.38% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sonida Senior Living's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.0 Mil. Sonida Senior Living's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,350.1 Mil. Sonida Senior Living's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €143.4 Mil. Sonida Senior Living's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.51.

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 Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:13C0' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.79   Med: 13.08   Max: 63.19
Current: 63.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sonida Senior Living was 63.19. The lowest was -4.79. And the median was 13.08.

FRA:13C0's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
99.38% of 483 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs FRA:13C0: 63.19

Sonida Senior Living  (FRA:13C0) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonida Senior Living'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.

Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sonida Senior Living Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sonida Senior Living Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.06 -62.84 -32.83 -48.01 9.51

FRA:13C0 vs ASTH, SGRY, AVAH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Sonida Senior Living'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.


Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sonida Senior Living Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.227 + 582.812) / 19.848
=29.68

Sonida Senior Living's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(14.008 + 1350.099) / 143.376
=9.51

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.51 mean?
Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.51 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 Sonida Senior Living. This is 27% below median its historical median of 13.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #480 out of 483 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sonida Senior Living's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.51 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.08. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sonida Senior Living's value of 9.51 is 334.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #480 out of 483 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sonida Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonida Senior Living's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ASTH and SGRY?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sonida Senior Living ranks #480 out of 483 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sonida Senior Living in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sonida Senior Living's value of 9.51 is 334.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.08 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Sonida Senior Living 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.19, based on 483 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. Sonida Senior Living's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.51 is 334.2% 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 Sonida Senior Living. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonida Senior Living's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.51, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 13.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonida Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.93, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 110.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.51, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.08 and 334.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.19. Sonida Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.51 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 Sonida Senior Living (FRA:13C0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonida Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 110.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:13C0:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.51 (27% below median its 10-year median of 13.08)
  • GF Value™: €15.93 vs. price of €33.60 (110.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 334.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#480 of 483)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:13C0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sonida Senior Living Business Description

Other Exchanges SNDA:USA
Address 14755 Preston Road, Suite 810, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Sonida Senior Living Inc is an owner-operator of senior housing communities in the United States in terms of resident capacity. It provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living, assisted living, Respite Care and Temporary Care Programs, Home Care Services, and memory care services. The company's objective is to provide value to residents by providing quality senior housing services at reasonable prices. The basic services offered by the company at its senior housing communities comprise meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, transportation, social and recreational activities, and healthcare monitoring.
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