GLWLF (Glow LifeTech) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.65 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA?

Glow LifeTech GLWLF Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.65 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Glow LifeTech ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Glow LifeTech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.03 Mil. Glow LifeTech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Glow LifeTech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil. Glow LifeTech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.65.

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 Glow LifeTech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GLWLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33   Med: -0.08   Max: 0
Current: -0.12

GLWLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs GLWLF: -0.12

Glow LifeTech  (OTCPK:GLWLF) 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.


Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glow LifeTech'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.

Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Glow LifeTech Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.00 -0.08 -0.16 -0.32 -0.12

Glow LifeTech Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.34 -0.38 -2.71 -0.73 -1.65

GLWLF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Glow LifeTech'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.


Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Glow LifeTech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Glow LifeTech's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.



Glow LifeTech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Glow LifeTech'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
=(0.032 + 0.009) / -0.341
=-0.12

Glow LifeTech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.033 + 0) / -0.02
=-1.65

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.65 mean?
Glow LifeTech (GLWLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.65 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 Glow LifeTech. According to the industry distribution chart, Glow LifeTech ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Glow LifeTech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Glow LifeTech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.65. Based on the distribution chart, Glow LifeTech ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Glow LifeTech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Glow LifeTech ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Glow LifeTech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 1.14, based on 291 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. 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 Glow LifeTech. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glow LifeTech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glow LifeTech stock overvalued right now?
Glow LifeTech (GLWLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.65. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.65. 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 Glow LifeTech (GLWLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.65 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.

Glow LifeTech Business Description

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Address 65 International Boulevard, Suite 103, Etobicoke, ON, CAN, M9W 6L9
Glow LifeTech Corp is a biotechnology company engaged in the business of secondary processing of ingredients to produce micellized materials from certain vitamins, nutraceuticals, and cannabis extracts. Its plant-based MyCell Technology delivery system transforms poorly absorbed natural compounds into enhanced water-compatible concentrates, unlocking the full healing potential of natural active compounds.