SCST (Suncast Solar Energy) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.44 (As of Dec. 2008)

What is Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA?

Suncast Solar Energy SCST Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.44 as of Dec. 2008.

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

Suncast Solar Energy's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $0.66 Mil. Suncast Solar Energy's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $0.40 Mil. Suncast Solar Energy's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $-2.40 Mil. Suncast Solar Energy's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was -0.44.

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 Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SCST's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked ^*
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 3.12
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Suncast Solar Energy (OTCPK:SCST) 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.

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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.

Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

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* 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

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-13.79

3.22

3.45

-5.19

-1.27

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Debt-to-EBITDA	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-0.62	-2.00	-0.81	-7.98	-0.44

SCST vs ECEZ, CESX, ALAN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Suncast Solar Energy'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.

Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Suncast Solar Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA	=	Total Debt			/	EBITDA
	=	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)	/	EBITDA
	=	(0.662	+	0.396)	/	-0.835
	=	-1.27

Suncast Solar Energy's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA	=	Total Debt			/	EBITDA
	=	(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation	+	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)	/	EBITDA
	=	(0.662	+	0.396)	/	-2.396
	=	-0.44

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 (Dec. 2008) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.44 mean?

Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.44 as of Dec. 2008. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Suncast Solar Energy.

Is Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?

Suncast Solar Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.44.

How does Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ECEZ and CESX?

Suncast Solar Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.44 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12. 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 Waste Management company?

The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 3.12, based on 171 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. 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 Suncast Solar Energy. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suncast Solar Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Suncast Solar Energy stock overvalued right now?

Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.44. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.44. 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 Suncast Solar Energy (SCST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.44 as of Dec. 2008. 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Business Description

Industry Industrials Waste Management

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Suncast Solar Energy Inc provides environmental testing and other services within the United States.