MDCLF (Medincell) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.20 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MDCLF Medincell SA MDCLF
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Price $34.39
GF Value $27.51
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What is Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA?

Medincell MDCLF +393.00% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDCLF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.51. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Medincell ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Medincell's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.05 Mil. Medincell's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $60.57 Mil. Medincell's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28.93 Mil. Medincell's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.20.

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

MDCLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.83   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.21

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Medincell was -1.61. The lowest was -6.83. And the median was -2.52.

MDCLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs MDCLF: -2.21

Medincell  (OTCPK:MDCLF) 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.


Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medincell'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.

Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Medincell Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.21 -2.07 -3.17 -5.25 -2.13

Medincell Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.15 -2.69 -254.08 -2.35 -2.20

MDCLF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Medincell'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.


Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Medincell Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Medincell's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(3.047 + 60.565) / -29.883
=-2.13

Medincell'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
=(3.047 + 60.565) / -28.928
=-2.20

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.20 mean?
Medincell (MDCLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.20 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 Medincell. According to the industry distribution chart, Medincell ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Medincell's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Medincell's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Medincell ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medincell has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medincell's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Medincell ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Medincell in the lower half of its 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 Medincell. 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. Medincell's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medincell stock overvalued right now?
Medincell (MDCLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.51, compared to a current price of $34.39 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.20. Medincell's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Medincell (MDCLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.20 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 Medincell (MDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medincell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.39 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.51.

Key valuation signals for MDCLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -2.20
  • GF Value™: $27.51 vs. price of $34.39 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Medincell Business Description

Address 3 rue des Freres Lumiere, Jacou, FRA, 34830
Medincell SA is a technology-based pharmaceutical firm, aims to optimise the efficiency of medical treatments and make them accessible geographically. The company's product portfolio uses BEPO-patented technology to develop controlled, long-acting injectable medical treatments for a number of therapeutic fields. The firm has a single operating segment: ongoing research and development on processes that use biodegradable polymers to enable the controlled and prolonged release of the active principles of drugs into the human body and animals by means of injection.
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