Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.67 (As of Jun. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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OSL:SOMA Solstad Maritime ASA OSL:SOMA
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What is Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Solstad Maritime ASA OSL:SOMA -2.74% 15 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 6.54. GuruFocus rates OSL:SOMA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Transportation companies, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks better than 63.89% on this metric.

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

Solstad Maritime ASA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr954 Mil. Solstad Maritime ASA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr5,420 Mil. Solstad Maritime ASA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr3,823 Mil. Solstad Maritime ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.67.

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 Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:SOMA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 6.54   Max: 43.18
Current: 1.77

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Solstad Maritime ASA was 43.18. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 6.54.

OSL:SOMA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.89% of 875 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.61 vs OSL:SOMA: 1.77

Solstad Maritime ASA  (OSL:SOMA) 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.


Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solstad Maritime ASA'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.

Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Solstad Maritime ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 43.18 21.89 6.54 2.42 1.81

Solstad Maritime ASA Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 2.49 2.10 1.83 1.67

Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Solstad Maritime ASA'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.


Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Solstad Maritime ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Solstad Maritime ASA'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
=(999.603 + 5144.786) / 3393.058
=1.81

Solstad Maritime ASA'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
=(953.766 + 5419.841) / 3822.942
=1.67

* 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. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 mean?
Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 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 Solstad Maritime ASA. This is 74% below median its historical median of 6.54. Over the past decade, Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 43.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #316 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Solstad Maritime ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 43.18. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61. Solstad Maritime ASA's value of 1.67 is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #316 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solstad Maritime ASA has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solstad Maritime ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #316 out of 875 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Solstad Maritime ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61. Solstad Maritime ASA's value of 1.67 is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Solstad Maritime ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 43.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.54 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Solstad Maritime ASA 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.61, based on 875 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. Solstad Maritime ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 36% 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 Solstad Maritime ASA. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solstad Maritime ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solstad Maritime ASA stock overvalued right now?
Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.54 and 36% below the Transportation industry median of 2.61. Solstad Maritime ASA's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 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 Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 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.

Solstad Maritime ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges SOMAo:UKO6O:Germany
Address Nesavegen 39, Skudeneshavn, NOR, 4280
Solstad Maritime ASA operates offshore service and construction vessels, offering ships, additional services (ROVs, etc.), and maritime personnel across all geographical regions. Its operating business segments include AHTS, CSV, Services, and Others. The AHTS segment includes anchor handling tug supply vessels; the CSV segment represents operations of construction vessels performing subsea construction contracts; and the Services segment includes additional services provided across vessel spreads, i.e., ROVs, tooling, project personnel, and engineering support. All of the company's income is classified as Oil and Gas, which generates the majority of revenue, or Renewable. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the North Sea region.
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