Sixth Street Specialty Lending (STU:1T6) EV-to-EBIT: 17.17 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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STU:1T6 Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc STU:1T6
63 GF Score
Price €15.71
GF Value €14.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT?

Sixth Street Specialty Lending STU:1T6 -1.88% 63 EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1T6 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Asset Management companies, Sixth Street Specialty Lending ranks worse than 74.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sixth Street Specialty Lending's Enterprise Value is €3,013.9 Mil. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €175.5 Mil. Therefore, Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:1T6's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.75
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,941.4 Mil. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €175.5 Mil. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.97%.


Sixth Street Specialty Lending  (STU:1T6) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=175.50060403978/2941.4242826467
=5.97 %

Sixth Street Specialty Lending's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,941.4 Mil.
Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €175.5 Mil.

* 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.


Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sixth Street Specialty Lending Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sixth Street Specialty Lending Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:1T6 vs PDO, STEW, ETV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


STU:1T6
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Sixth Street Specialty Lending EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3013.877/175.50060403978
=17.17

Sixth Street Specialty Lending's current Enterprise Value is €3,013.9 Mil.
Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €175.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 mean?
Sixth Street Specialty Lending (STU:1T6) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sixth Street Specialty Lending and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sixth Street Specialty Lending ranks #637 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sixth Street Specialty Lending's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's value of 17.17 is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sixth Street Specialty Lending ranks #637 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sixth Street Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sixth Street Specialty Lending's EV-to-EBIT compare to PDO and STEW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sixth Street Specialty Lending ranks #637 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sixth Street Specialty Lending in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's value of 17.17 is 76.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.75, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 is 76.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sixth Street Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sixth Street Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sixth Street Specialty Lending (STU:1T6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.91, compared to a current price of €15.71 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 and 76.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.75. Sixth Street Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sixth Street Specialty Lending (STU:1T6), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Sep. 22, 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 Sixth Street Specialty Lending (STU:1T6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sixth Street Specialty Lending stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.71 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.91. GuruFocus considers Sixth Street Specialty Lending to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1T6:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 17.17
  • GF Value™: €14.91 vs. price of €15.71 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.1% above the Asset Management median (#637 of 859)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1T6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sixth Street Specialty Lending Business Description

Other Exchanges TSLX:USA
Address 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible, fully committed financing solutions to middle market companies located in the United States of America. The company partners with other companies across a variety of industries and provides creative solutions with complex business models that may have limited access to capital. The company seeks to generate current income in U.S.-domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine and unsecured loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities.
63GF Score

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