LKFT (Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.03 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LKFT Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV LKFT
62 GF Score
Price $26.73
GF Value $125.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV LKFT -1.66% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LKFT with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Biotechnology companies, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks better than 96.62% on this metric.

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

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-295 Mil. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.03.

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

LKFT' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.37   Med: 0.09   Max: 5.66
Current: 0.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV was 5.66. The lowest was -0.37. And the median was 0.09.

LKFT's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.62% of 296 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.185 vs LKFT: 0.02

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV  (NAS:LKFT) 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.


Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV'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.

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV 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 -0.37 5.66 0.19 0.27 0.02

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV 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 -0.02 -0.02 0.78 0.00 -0.03

LKFT vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV'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.


Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV'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
=(2.025 + 6.073) / 420.331
=0.02

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV'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
=(1.831 + 5.608) / -294.58
=-0.03

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03 mean?
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.03 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #10 out of 296 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #10 out of 296 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #10 out of 296 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19. 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 1.19, based on 296 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.98, compared to a current price of $26.73 — trading 78.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.03 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.73 is trading 78.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.98. GuruFocus considers Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LKFT:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.03
  • GF Value™: $125.98 vs. price of $26.73 (78.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV Business Description

Address Schalienhoevedreef 20 T, Mechelen, BEL, 2800
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people with severe diseases. It focuses on delivering medicines with transformational impact for patients by accelerating life-changing science and innovation in areas of high unmet need. Its pipelines includes GLPG3667, GLPG5101, and GLPG5301.
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