MLEC (Moolec Science) Debt-to-EBITDA : -4.30 (As of Dec. 2025)

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MLEC Moolec Science SA MLEC
44 GF Score
Price $7.94
GF Value $84.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA?

Moolec Science MLEC +6.97% 44 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MLEC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Moolec Science ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Moolec Science's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $54.5 Mil. Moolec Science's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.0 Mil. Moolec Science's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-15.5 Mil. Moolec Science's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.30.

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 Moolec Science's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MLEC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.25   Med: 0.03   Max: 15.57
Current: -0.75

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Moolec Science was 15.57. The lowest was -2.25. And the median was 0.03.

MLEC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs MLEC: -0.75

Moolec Science  (NAS:MLEC) 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.


Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moolec Science'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.

Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Moolec Science Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
N/A 0.00 0.03 15.57 -2.25

Moolec Science Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.31 7.02 -0.38 -1.53 -4.30

MLEC vs GNPX, ADIL, APVO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Moolec Science'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.


Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Moolec Science Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Moolec Science's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(227.271 + 19.609) / -109.672
=-2.25

Moolec Science's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(54.45 + 12.028) / -15.474
=-4.30

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.30 mean?
Moolec Science (MLEC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.30 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Moolec Science. According to the industry distribution chart, Moolec Science ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Moolec Science's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Moolec Science's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.30. Based on the distribution chart, Moolec Science ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Moolec Science has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moolec Science's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GNPX and ADIL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Moolec Science ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Moolec Science 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 Moolec Science. 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. Moolec Science's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moolec Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science (MLEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.84, compared to a current price of $7.94 — trading 90.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.30. Moolec Science's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Moolec Science (MLEC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.30 as of Dec. 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 Moolec Science (MLEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.94 is trading 90.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.84. GuruFocus considers Moolec Science to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MLEC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.30
  • GF Value™: $84.84 vs. price of $7.94 (90.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Moolec Science Business Description

Address c/o Ogier Global (Cayman) Limited, 89 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-9009
Moolec Science SA is a science-based ingredient company focused on producing real animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming, a technology in the alternative protein landscape. Its purpose is to upgrade the taste, nutrition, and affordability of alternative protein products while building a more sustainable and equitable food system. The company has various products in its pipeline, such as; TSP Valorasoy which is a soy protein product to produce vegetable proteins with texture and fibrousness similar to those of meat, Glaso, a safflower oil with high levels of gamma-linolenic acid, SPC2 which is a plant-based chymosin, YEEA1, an extract derived from a novel yeast biomass with specific properties, and others. The company's maximum revenues from operations in Argentina.
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