Owlet (OWLT) Debt-to-EBITDA : 13.85 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA?

Owlet OWLT -2.31% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OWLT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Owlet ranks worse than 210970.25% on this metric.

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

Owlet's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.1 Mil. Owlet's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Owlet's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Owlet's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.85.

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

OWLT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -0.47   Max: -0.21
Current: -3.15

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Owlet was -0.21. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -0.47.

OWLT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 474 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.595 vs OWLT: -3.15

Owlet  (NYSE:OWLT) 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.


Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Owlet'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.

Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Owlet Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.39 -0.21 -0.55 -1.24 -0.37

Owlet Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -0.14 1.20 -0.39 -1.91 13.85

OWLT vs RCEL, APYX, INGN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Owlet'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.


Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Owlet's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Owlet Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Owlet'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
=(10.567 + 2.463) / -35.642
=-0.37

Owlet'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
=(17.063 + 0) / 1.232
=13.85

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 mean?
Owlet (OWLT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 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 Owlet. According to the industry distribution chart, Owlet ranks #999999 out of 474 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Owlet's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Owlet's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Owlet's value of 13.85 is 768.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Owlet ranks #999999 out of 474 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Owlet has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Owlet's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RCEL and APYX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Owlet ranks #999999 out of 474 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Owlet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Owlet's value of 13.85 is 768.3% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.60, based on 474 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. Owlet's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.85 is 768.3% 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 Owlet. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Owlet's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Owlet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Owlet (OWLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $5.08 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85 and 768.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.60. Owlet's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Owlet (OWLT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.85 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.

Is Owlet (OWLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Owlet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.08 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60. GuruFocus considers Owlet to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OWLT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.85
  • GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $5.08 (41.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 768.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#999999 of 474)

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


Owlet Business Description

Address 2940 West Maple Loop Drive, Suite 203, Lehi, UT, USA, 84048
Owlet Inc is engaged in providing a digital parenting platform that aims to give parents real-time data and insights to help parents feel more calm and confident. Its diversified portfolio of products includes Owlet Smart Sock, the first baby monitor to track an infant's oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep trends; the Owlet Cam, which turns any smartphone into a baby monitor with high-definition clarity; the Owlet Monitor Duo, which offers the intelligence of the Owlet Smart Sock paired with the Owlet Cam; and Owlet Dream Lab, an interactive online program designed to be a parent's guide to building healthy sleep habits for their infants.
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