HSTC (HST Global) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.03 (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA?

HST Global HSTC 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.03 as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates HSTC with a GF Score™ of 40/100.

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

HST Global's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.34 Mil. HST Global's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.27 Mil. HST Global's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $-0.59 Mil. HST Global's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -1.03.

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 HST Global's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

HST Global  (OTCPK:HSTC) 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.


HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HST Global'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.

HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

HST Global Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.13 -0.38 -0.54 -0.70 -3.52

HST Global Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 -0.70 -0.76 -0.32 -0.81 -1.03

HSTC vs PYXS, PYPD, IMUX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, HST Global'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.


HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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HST Global Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

HST Global's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.339 + 0.27) / -0.173
=-3.52

HST Global's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.339 + 0.27) / -0.592
=-1.03

* 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 (Dec. 2024) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.03 mean?
HST Global (HSTC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.03 as of Dec. 2024. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HST Global.
Is HST Global's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HST Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.03. Overall, HST Global has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HST Global's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PYXS and PYPD?
HST Global's Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.03 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 HST Global. 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. HST Global's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HST Global stock overvalued right now?
HST Global (HSTC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.03. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.03. HST Global's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 HST Global (HSTC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.03 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

HST Global Business Description

Address 509 Old Great Neck Road, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23454
HST Global Inc is an integrated health and wellness biotechnology company. It is engaged in developing and acquiring a network of Wellness Centers focused on homeopathic and alternative treatments for late-stage cancer. Further, it focuses on homeopathic and alternative product candidates that are undergoing or have already completed clinical testing. The activities are generally carried out throughout the United States.
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