Aelis Farma (FRA:69O) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.18 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:69O Aelis Farma SA FRA:69O
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What is Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aelis Farma FRA:69O +0.20% 30 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.18 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:69O with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.90. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Biotechnology companies, Aelis Farma ranks worse than 331125.5% on this metric.

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

Aelis Farma's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.44 Mil. Aelis Farma's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.17 Mil. Aelis Farma's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-3.03 Mil. Aelis Farma's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.18.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aelis Farma's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:69O' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.13   Med: -1.04   Max: 3.31
Current: -1.19

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aelis Farma was 3.31. The lowest was -2.13. And the median was -1.04.

FRA:69O's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 302 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:69O: -1.19

Aelis Farma  (FRA:69O) 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.


Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aelis Farma'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.

Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aelis Farma Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.31 -0.27 -0.88 -0.91 -1.19

Aelis Farma Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.66 -0.76 -0.91 -0.85 -2.18

FRA:69O vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aelis Farma'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.


Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Aelis Farma Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Aelis Farma'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
=(1.435 + 5.17) / -5.575
=-1.18

Aelis Farma's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(1.435 + 5.17) / -3.034
=-2.18

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.18 mean?
Aelis Farma (FRA:69O) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.18 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aelis Farma. According to the industry distribution chart, Aelis Farma ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Aelis Farma's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aelis Farma's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, Aelis Farma ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aelis Farma has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aelis Farma's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aelis Farma ranks #999999 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aelis Farma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29. 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 1.29, based on 302 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 Aelis Farma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aelis Farma's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aelis Farma stock overvalued right now?
Aelis Farma (FRA:69O) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.90, compared to a current price of €1.02 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.18. Aelis Farma's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Aelis Farma (FRA:69O), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.18 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Aelis Farma (FRA:69O) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aelis Farma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.02 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.90.

Key valuation signals for FRA:69O:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.18
  • GF Value™: €0.90 vs. price of €1.02 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:69O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aelis Farma Business Description

Other Exchanges AELIS:France
Address 2 rue Robert Escarpit, IECB, Pessac, Bordeaux, FRA, 33607
Aelis Farma SA is a biotechnology Company specializing in the research and development of treatment's related to brain diseases. The Company operates in only one business segment: the research and development of pharmaceutical products.
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