Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 111% Above Median

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OSTO:SLEEP Sleep Cycle AB OSTO:SLEEP
93 GF Score
Price kr24.50
GF Value kr29.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sleep Cycle AB OSTO:SLEEP -1.41% 93 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SLEEP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr29.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Software companies, Sleep Cycle AB ranks better than 87.42% on this metric.

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

Sleep Cycle AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3.2 Mil. Sleep Cycle AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3.4 Mil. Sleep Cycle AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr34.1 Mil. Sleep Cycle AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.

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 Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:SLEEP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.21
Current: 0.1

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sleep Cycle AB was 0.21. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.09.

OSTO:SLEEP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.42% of 1725 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs OSTO:SLEEP: 0.10

Sleep Cycle AB  (OSTO:SLEEP) 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.


Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sleep Cycle AB'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.

Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sleep Cycle AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.20 0.09 0.21 0.13 0.10

Sleep Cycle AB 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 0.13 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.19

OSTO:SLEEP vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sleep Cycle AB'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.


Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sleep Cycle AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sleep Cycle AB'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
=(3.18 + 4.199) / 73.624
=0.10

Sleep Cycle AB'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
=(3.219 + 3.379) / 34.056
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 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 Sleep Cycle AB. This is 111% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #217 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sleep Cycle AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.21. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10. Sleep Cycle AB's value of 0.19 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #217 out of 1725 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sleep Cycle AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sleep Cycle AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sleep Cycle AB ranks #217 out of 1725 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sleep Cycle AB in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10. Sleep Cycle AB's value of 0.19 is 82.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sleep Cycle AB's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Sleep Cycle AB 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.10, based on 1,725 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. Sleep Cycle AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 is 82.7% 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 Sleep Cycle AB. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sleep Cycle AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sleep Cycle AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr29.98, compared to a current price of kr24.50 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 82.7% below the Software industry median of 1.10. Sleep Cycle AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19 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 Sleep Cycle AB (OSTO:SLEEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sleep Cycle AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr24.50 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr29.98. GuruFocus considers Sleep Cycle AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SLEEP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.19 (111% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
  • GF Value™: kr29.98 vs. price of kr24.50 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.7% below the Software median (#217 of 1725)

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


Sleep Cycle AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 1CW:Germany
Address Drakegatan 10, Gothenburg, SWE, 412 50
Sleep Cycle AB is a sleep tracker application. It helps people understand their sleep habits and improve their sleep. The mobile application helps users fall asleep more easily, tracks sleep patterns through the night and wakes up users in the light-sleep phase, providing valuable insights designed to improve sleep quality. Geographically group operates in Sweden and other countries in which all of revenue is generated from Sweden.
93GF Score

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