Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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 Slingsby (H C)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SLNG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.44 Med: 1.68 Max: 28.29
Current: 19.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Slingsby (H C) was 28.29. The lowest was -120.44. And the median was 1.68.
LSE:SLNG's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 2.43
vs LSE:SLNG: 19.23
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.
Slingsby (H C) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Slingsby (H C) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Slingsby (H C)'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.
LSE:SLNG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Slingsby (H C)'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.
Slingsby (H C) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Slingsby (H C)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Slingsby (H C)'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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.41 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Slingsby (H C). This is 222% above median its historical median of 1.68.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.41 is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.43. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 5.41 is 122.6% above this industry median. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.41 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.43. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 5.41 is 122.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 2.43, Slingsby (H C) 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.43, based on 140 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. Slingsby (H C)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.41 is 122.6% 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 Slingsby (H C). For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slingsby (H C)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.41, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.41. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.41, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 122.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.43. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.41 as of Jun. 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.41 (222% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122.6% above the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
37GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:SLNG
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:SLNG has been successfully added to your 
