Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.28 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:4ZB Duality Biotherapeutics Inc FRA:4ZB
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What is Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Duality Biotherapeutics FRA:4ZB +6.49% 19 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.28 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4ZB with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Biotechnology companies, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 328947.04% on this metric.

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

Duality Biotherapeutics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.3 Mil. Duality Biotherapeutics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.2 Mil. Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-226.8 Mil. Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.21.

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

FRA:4ZB' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.27   Med: -0.02   Max: -0.01
Current: -0.27

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Duality Biotherapeutics was -0.01. The lowest was -0.27. And the median was -0.02.

FRA:4ZB's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 304 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs FRA:4ZB: -0.27

Duality Biotherapeutics  (FRA:4ZB) 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.


Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duality Biotherapeutics'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.

Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Duality Biotherapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
-2.67 -10.61 -3.12 -0.06

Duality Biotherapeutics Semi-Annual Data
Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA N/A -0.06 -0.28

FRA:4ZB vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Duality Biotherapeutics'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.


Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Duality Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Duality Biotherapeutics'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
=(19.330023223933 + 0) / -318.17919675366
=-0.06

Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(31.331000393359 + 17.227422584613) / -226.77124199656
=-0.21

* 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 two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.28 mean?
Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.28 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Duality Biotherapeutics. According to the industry distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 304 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Duality Biotherapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Duality Biotherapeutics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.28. Based on the distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 304 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Duality Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duality Biotherapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Duality Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22. 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 1.22, based on 304 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 Duality Biotherapeutics. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duality Biotherapeutics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duality Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.28. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.28. Duality Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.28 as of Jun. 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.

Duality Biotherapeutics Business Description

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Address No. 868 Yinghua Road, 11th Floor, Building A, Jian Gong Datang International Plaza, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN
Duality Biotherapeutics Inc is engaged in the discovery and development of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, focusing on treatments for cancer and other diseases. The company has a diversified pipeline of ADC candidates, including two core products: DB-1303/BNT323, a HER2-targeting ADC for cancers such as breast and endometrial cancer, and DB-1311/BNT324, a B7-H3-targeting ADC for multiple solid tumors. In addition, it has several other clinical-stage ADC candidates with therapeutic potential, as well as multiple preclinical ADCs, including candidates expected to enter clinical trials. Its key products, including DB-1303/BNT323, DB-1311/BNT324, and DB-1305/BNT325, have received Fast Track Designation, with DB-1303 being a late-stage candidate undergoing registrational studies.
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