SLSN (Solesence) Debt-to-EBITDA : -29.32 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SLSN Solesence Inc SLSN
54 GF Score
Price $0.83
GF Value $1.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA?

Solesence SLSN +26.30% 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is -29.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLSN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Solesence ranks worse than 87.16% on this metric.

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

Solesence's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.34 Mil. Solesence's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.94 Mil. Solesence's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.76 Mil. Solesence's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.32.

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

SLSN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.71   Med: -0.77   Max: 7.38
Current: 7.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Solesence was 7.38. The lowest was -10.71. And the median was -0.77.

SLSN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.16% of 1550 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs SLSN: 7.38

Solesence  (NAS:SLSN) 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.


Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solesence'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.

Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Solesence Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.72 -10.71 -7.58 2.52 6.59

Solesence 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 11.70 1.95 -11.32 15.39 -29.32

SLSN vs GROV, UG, SKIN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Solesence'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.


Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Solesence's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solesence Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Solesence'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
=(6.022 + 18.298) / 3.691
=6.59

Solesence'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
=(4.343 + 17.94) / -0.76
=-29.32

* 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 -29.32 mean?
Solesence (SLSN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -29.32 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 Solesence. According to the industry distribution chart, Solesence ranks #1351 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Solesence's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Solesence's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -29.32. Based on the distribution chart, Solesence ranks #1351 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solesence has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solesence's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GROV and UG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Solesence ranks #1351 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Solesence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.06, based on 1,550 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 Solesence. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solesence's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -29.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solesence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solesence (SLSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.76, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -29.32. Solesence's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Solesence (SLSN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -29.32 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 Solesence (SLSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solesence stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.76. GuruFocus considers Solesence to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SLSN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -29.32
  • GF Value™: $1.76 vs. price of $0.83 (52.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Solesence Business Description

Address 1319 Marquette Drive, Romeoville, IL, USA, 60446
Solesence Inc is a health-oriented, science-driven company, focused on various skin health, beauty and wellness markets. Its primary skin health products are fully developed prestige skin care formulations with mineral-based UV protection enabled by proprietary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, which are also marketed as APIs for sale to manufacturers of other types of skin health products, including sunscreens and daily care products. Additionally, it continues to sell products in legacy markets, including medical diagnostics, architectural coatings, industrial coating applications, abrasion-resistant additives, and plastics additives applications. The company operates as a single business segment.
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