CDIO (Cardio Diagnostics Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.08 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CDIO Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc CDIO
49 GF Score
Price $1.57
GF Value $2.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings CDIO +0.15% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDIO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37 Mil. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.17 Mil. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.76 Mil. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.08.

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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CDIO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.82   Med: -0.15   Max: -0.09
Current: -0.09

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cardio Diagnostics Holdings was -0.09. The lowest was -0.82. And the median was -0.15.

CDIO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs CDIO: -0.09

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings  (NAS:CDIO) 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.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.18 -0.82 -0.12 -0.11

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Quarterly Data
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CDIO vs ERNA, LABT, JAGX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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
=(0.507 + 0.188) / -6.085
=-0.11

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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
=(0.368 + 0.165) / -6.76
=-0.08

* 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 -0.08 mean?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.08 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.08. Based on the distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ERNA and LABT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cardio Diagnostics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 1.14, based on 291 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.08. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.08 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77. GuruFocus considers Cardio Diagnostics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDIO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.08
  • GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $1.57 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Business Description

Address 311 West Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing epigenetics-based clinical tests for cardiovascular diseases and associated comorbidities by leveraging its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Multi-Omics Engine. The company has developed two clinical products: Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, epigenetics-based clinical blood tests capable of assessing risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, including heart attacks. Additionally, its portfolio includes HeartRisk, a cardiovascular disease risk intelligence platform, and CardioInnovate360, a research-use-only solution launched to support the discovery, development, and validation of novel biopharmaceuticals for the assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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