Accelerate Diagnostics (MEX:AXDX) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.82 (As of Dec. 2024)

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MEX:AXDX Accelerate Diagnostics Inc MEX:AXDX
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What is Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Accelerate Diagnostics MEX:AXDX 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82 as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates MEX:AXDX with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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

Accelerate Diagnostics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN357.4 Mil. Accelerate Diagnostics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN1,031.0 Mil. Accelerate Diagnostics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN-363.9 Mil. Accelerate Diagnostics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -3.82.

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

MEX:AXDX's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 1.63
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Accelerate Diagnostics  (MEX:AXDX) 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.


Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accelerate Diagnostics'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.

Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Accelerate Diagnostics 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 -2.51 -1.87 -1.39 -0.79 -1.98

Accelerate Diagnostics 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 -1.03 -0.93 -1.31 -1.45 -3.82

MEX:AXDX vs MSIU, BIOLQ, AFIB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Accelerate Diagnostics'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.


Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Accelerate Diagnostics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Accelerate Diagnostics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Accelerate Diagnostics'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
=(357.446 + 1031.043) / -700.188
=-1.98

Accelerate Diagnostics'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
=(357.446 + 1031.043) / -363.892
=-3.82

* 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 -3.82 mean?
Accelerate Diagnostics (MEX:AXDX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82 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 Accelerate Diagnostics.
Is Accelerate Diagnostics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Accelerate Diagnostics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. Overall, Accelerate Diagnostics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accelerate Diagnostics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSIU and BIOLQ?
Accelerate Diagnostics' Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.63, based on 471 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 Accelerate Diagnostics. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accelerate Diagnostics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accelerate Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Accelerate Diagnostics (MEX:AXDX) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. Accelerate Diagnostics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Accelerate Diagnostics (MEX:AXDX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82 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.

Accelerate Diagnostics Business Description

Address 3950 South Country Club Road, Suite 470, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85714
Accelerate Diagnostics Inc is an in vitro diagnostics company dedicated to providing solutions that improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through the rapid diagnosis of serious infections. Its Clinical Microbiology products include Accelerate Pheno system, Accelerate PhenoTest BC Kit, and Accelerate Arc module & BC kit. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the domestic market. The group operates as one operating segment, deriving instrument, consumable, and service revenues from customers engaged in healthcare diagnostics within the United States. Product revenue is derived from the sale or rental of instruments and sales of related consumable products. Service revenue is derived from the sale of extended service agreements.
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