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Solo BrandsSBDS -5.00%57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 109.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBDS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Retail - Cyclical companies, Solo Brands ranks worse than 110864.63% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Solo Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SBDS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39 Med: -0.85 Max: 3.4
Current: -3.39
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Solo Brands was 3.40. The lowest was -3.39. And the median was -0.85.
SBDS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 902
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs SBDS: -3.39
Solo Brands (OTCPK:SBDS) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Solo Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Solo Brands Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solo Brands'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.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Solo Brands'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.
Solo Brands Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solo Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solo Brands's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Solo Brands (SBDS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 109.44 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 Solo Brands. According to the industry distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Solo Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Solo Brands' current Debt-to-EBITDA is 109.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Solo Brands' value of 109.44 is 4460% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solo Brands has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solo Brands' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to YJ and JWEL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Solo Brands ranks #999999 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Solo Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Solo Brands' value of 109.44 is 4460% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 902 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. Solo Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 109.44 is 4460% 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 Solo Brands. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solo Brands's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 109.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solo Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solo Brands (SBDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.19, compared to a current price of $3.99 — trading 84.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 109.44 and 4460% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Solo Brands' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Solo Brands (SBDS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 109.44 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 Solo Brands (SBDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solo Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.99 is trading 84.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.19.
GuruFocus considers Solo Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SBDS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 109.44
GF Value™: $26.19 vs. price of $3.99 (84.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4460% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#999999 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solo Brands Inc is a Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) platform. It operates four premium outdoor lifestyle brands Solo Stove, Oru, ISLE, and Chubbies apparel. Solo Stove offers portable, low-smoke fire pits, grills, and camping stoves for backyard and outdoor use in different sizes, fire pit bundles, gear kits, stoves, cookware, dinnerware, and a variety of clothing and accessories. Oru offers a flagship line of lightweight, foldable kayaks. ISLE produces high-quality stand-up paddle boards with colorful designs that are engineered to accommodate every skill level, style, and interest. Chubbies is a fun-loving, premium apparel brand that offers well-fitted comfortable clothing, and other brands with different services and products.
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