Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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OSL:SEA1 Sea1 Offshore Inc OSL:SEA1
74 GF Score
Price kr27.25
GF Value kr28.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sea1 Offshore OSL:SEA1 +1.68% 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates OSL:SEA1 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 709 Oil & Gas companies, Sea1 Offshore ranks better than 60.65% on this metric.

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

Sea1 Offshore's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr593 Mil. Sea1 Offshore's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2,211 Mil. Sea1 Offshore's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,764 Mil. Sea1 Offshore's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.59.

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 Sea1 Offshore's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:SEA1' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.91   Med: 2.69   Max: 287.25
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sea1 Offshore was 287.25. The lowest was -63.91. And the median was 2.69.

OSL:SEA1's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.65% of 709 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs OSL:SEA1: 1.45

Sea1 Offshore  (OSL:SEA1) 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.


Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sea1 Offshore'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.

Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sea1 Offshore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.50 5.14 1.88 1.21 1.55

Sea1 Offshore 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 2.27 0.98 2.40 2.36 1.59

OSL:SEA1 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Sea1 Offshore'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.


Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sea1 Offshore's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sea1 Offshore's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sea1 Offshore Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sea1 Offshore'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
=(625.031 + 2401.733) / 1958.161
=1.55

Sea1 Offshore'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
=(592.526 + 2210.506) / 1764.084
=1.59

* 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 1.59 mean?
Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 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 Sea1 Offshore. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #279 out of 709 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Sea1 Offshore's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sea1 Offshore's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Sea1 Offshore's value of 1.59 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #279 out of 709 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sea1 Offshore has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea1 Offshore's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sea1 Offshore ranks #279 out of 709 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sea1 Offshore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Sea1 Offshore's value of 1.59 is 20.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Sea1 Offshore has consistently been below 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 709 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. Sea1 Offshore's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 20.9% below 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 Sea1 Offshore. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea1 Offshore's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea1 Offshore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.58, compared to a current price of kr27.25 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 20.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. Sea1 Offshore's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 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 Sea1 Offshore (OSL:SEA1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea1 Offshore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr27.25 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.58. GuruFocus considers Sea1 Offshore to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SEA1:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.69)
  • GF Value™: kr28.58 vs. price of kr27.25 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#279 of 709)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SEA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sea1 Offshore Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SIOFFO:SwedenS5H0:Germany
Address Kjoita 18, Kristiansand, NOR, 4630
Sea1 Offshore Inc is a vessel provider to the offshore oil and gas and renewable industry. It provides a wide range of services with its vessels, equipment and an experienced crew. The fleet consists of various vessels and includes platform supply vessels, anchor handling tug and supply as well as offshore subsea construction and well intervention vessels. The reportable segments are Subsea Vessels, Anchor-Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels, Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), Fast Crew & Oil Spill Recovery Vessels, and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Subsea Vessels segment.
74GF Score

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