NAGE (Niagen Bioscience) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.50 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NAGE Niagen Bioscience Inc NAGE
68 GF Score
Price $3.22
GF Value $4.94
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA?

Niagen Bioscience NAGE +5.24% 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAGE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Biotechnology companies, Niagen Bioscience ranks better than 75.08% on this metric.

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

Niagen Bioscience's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.9 Mil. Niagen Bioscience's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.4 Mil. Niagen Bioscience's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.7 Mil. Niagen Bioscience's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.50.

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

NAGE' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84   Med: -0.07   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Niagen Bioscience was 0.29. The lowest was -0.84. And the median was -0.07.

NAGE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.08% of 305 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs NAGE: 0.23

Niagen Bioscience  (NAS:NAGE) 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.


Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Niagen Bioscience'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.

Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Niagen Bioscience 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 -0.19 -0.25 -0.84 0.29 0.18

Niagen Bioscience Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.23 0.17 0.29 0.32 0.50

NAGE vs LCTX, IFRX, VRXA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Niagen Bioscience'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.


Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Niagen Bioscience Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Niagen Bioscience'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
=(1.002 + 1.815) / 15.746
=0.18

Niagen Bioscience's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.917 + 1.412) / 4.68
=0.50

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 mean?
Niagen Bioscience (NAGE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Niagen Bioscience. According to the industry distribution chart, Niagen Bioscience ranks #76 out of 305 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Niagen Bioscience's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Niagen Bioscience's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. Niagen Bioscience's value of 0.50 is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niagen Bioscience ranks #76 out of 305 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Niagen Bioscience has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niagen Bioscience's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LCTX and IFRX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Niagen Bioscience ranks #76 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Niagen Bioscience in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. Niagen Bioscience's value of 0.50 is 62.4% below this benchmark. 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 1.33, based on 305 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. Niagen Bioscience's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 is 62.4% below the industry median. 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 Niagen Bioscience. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niagen Bioscience's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niagen Bioscience stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niagen Bioscience (NAGE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.94, compared to a current price of $3.22 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 and 62.4% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.33. Niagen Bioscience's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Niagen Bioscience (NAGE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 as of Jun. 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 Niagen Bioscience (NAGE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niagen Bioscience stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.22 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.94. GuruFocus considers Niagen Bioscience to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NAGE:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.50
  • GF Value™: $4.94 vs. price of $3.22 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.4% below the Biotechnology median (#76 of 305)

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


Niagen Bioscience Business Description

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Address 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90024
Niagen Bioscience Inc is the leader in NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) science and healthy-aging research. It is dedicated to advancing healthspan through precision science and innovative NAD+-boosting solutions. It is is clinically proven to increase NAD+ levels efficiently and effectively, and is the key ingredient powering our suite of Niagen brands.
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