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Sartorius Stedim BiotechCHIX:DIMP 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DIMP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €208.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sartorius Stedim Biotech ranks worse than 71.52% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DIMp'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.82 Max: 4.87
Current: 3.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sartorius Stedim Biotech was 4.87. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.82.
CHIX:DIMp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.52% of 467
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs CHIX:DIMp: 3.18
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.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
CHIX:DIMP vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Sartorius Stedim Biotech'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.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (CHIX:DIMP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 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 Sartorius Stedim Biotech. This is 223% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Sartorius Stedim Biotech ranks #334 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sartorius Stedim Biotech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 is 223% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 4.87. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Sartorius Stedim Biotech's value of 2.65 is 68.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sartorius Stedim Biotech ranks #334 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sartorius Stedim Biotech has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sartorius Stedim Biotech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sartorius Stedim Biotech ranks #334 out of 467 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sartorius Stedim Biotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57. Sartorius Stedim Biotech's value of 2.65 is 68.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sartorius Stedim Biotech's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Sartorius Stedim Biotech has consistently been above the industry average. 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 1.57, based on 467 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. Sartorius Stedim Biotech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.65 is 68.8% 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 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 Sartorius Stedim Biotech. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sartorius Stedim Biotech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sartorius Stedim Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius Stedim Biotech (CHIX:DIMP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €208.51, compared to a current price of €187.40 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 68.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.57. Sartorius Stedim Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Sartorius Stedim Biotech (CHIX:DIMP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 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 Sartorius Stedim Biotech (CHIX:DIMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sartorius Stedim Biotech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €187.40 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €208.51.
GuruFocus considers Sartorius Stedim Biotech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DIMP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.65 (223% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: €208.51 vs. price of €187.40 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#334 of 467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DIMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech is a leading provider of bioprocessing solutions. It sells equipment and consumables for fermentation, filtration, fluid management, purification, and cell culture media for manufacturing biologic drugs and has a focus on single-use technology. It is a subsidiary of Sartorius AG, which has 71.5% ownership and 83% voting control. The business is geographically diverse, with 35% of sales from the Americas, 42% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 15% from Asia excluding China, and 8% from China.
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