Boule Diagnostics AB (CHIX:BOULS) Debt-to-EBITDA : -5.90 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:BOULS Boule Diagnostics AB CHIX:BOULS
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Price kr26.30
GF Value kr49.42
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What is Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

Boule Diagnostics AB CHIX:BOULS 47 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BOULS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of kr49.42. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 470 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks worse than 92.77% on this metric.

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

Boule Diagnostics AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr134.2 Mil. Boule Diagnostics AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr87.8 Mil. Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-37.6 Mil. Boule Diagnostics AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.90.

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

CHIX:BOULs' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.36   Med: 1.59   Max: 10.67
Current: 10.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Boule Diagnostics AB was 10.67. The lowest was -5.36. And the median was 1.59.

CHIX:BOULs's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.77% of 470 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.585 vs CHIX:BOULs: 10.67

Boule Diagnostics AB  (CHIX:BOULs) 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.


Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boule Diagnostics AB'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.

Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Boule Diagnostics AB 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 2.79 3.28 2.52 -0.60 5.54

Boule Diagnostics AB 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 -7.96 20.77 3.02 5.23 -5.90

CHIX:BOULS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Boule Diagnostics AB'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.


Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Boule Diagnostics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Boule Diagnostics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Boule Diagnostics AB'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
=(133.693 + 90.063) / 40.393
=5.54

Boule Diagnostics AB'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
=(134.2 + 87.8) / -37.6
=-5.90

* 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 -5.90 mean?
Boule Diagnostics AB (CHIX:BOULS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.90 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 Boule Diagnostics AB. According to the industry distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #436 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Boule Diagnostics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Boule Diagnostics AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.90. Based on the distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #436 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boule Diagnostics AB has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boule Diagnostics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Boule Diagnostics AB ranks #436 out of 470 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Boule Diagnostics AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.59, based on 470 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 Boule Diagnostics AB. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boule Diagnostics AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boule Diagnostics AB stock overvalued right now?
Boule Diagnostics AB (CHIX:BOULS) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.90. The stock's GF Value™ is kr49.42, compared to a current price of kr26.30 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.90. Boule Diagnostics AB's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Boule Diagnostics AB (CHIX:BOULS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.90 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 Boule Diagnostics AB (CHIX:BOULS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boule Diagnostics AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr26.30 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr49.42.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BOULS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.90
  • GF Value™: kr49.42 vs. price of kr26.30 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Boule Diagnostics AB Business Description

Other Exchanges BOUL:Sweden
Address Fagerstagatan 7, Spanga, SWE, SE-163 53
Boule Diagnostics AB is a company operating in the diagnostics market. It is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing instruments and consumables for blood diagnostics. The systems are intended for small and medium-sized hospitals, clinics and laboratories within outpatient care. the company operating through two complementary business segments: Diagnostics and OEM CDS. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in USA ,Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America Western Europe and Africa / Middle East. The majority revenue is generated from Asia.
47GF Score

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