ONWRF (Onward Medical NV) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.37 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ONWRF Onward Medical NV ONWRF
37 GF Score
Price $2.73
GF Value $178.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Onward Medical NV ONWRF -4.78% 37 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.37 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ONWRF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $178.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Onward Medical NV ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Onward Medical NV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.63 Mil. Onward Medical NV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.37 Mil. Onward Medical NV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-42.88 Mil. Onward Medical NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.37.

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

ONWRF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -0.49   Max: -0.36
Current: -0.36

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Onward Medical NV was -0.36. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -0.49.

ONWRF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs ONWRF: -0.36

Onward Medical NV  (OTCPK:ONWRF) 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.


Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Onward Medical 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.

Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Onward Medical NV Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.48 -0.46 -0.50 -0.46 -0.36

Onward Medical NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.54 -0.47 -0.52 -0.39 -0.37

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

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Onward Medical 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.


Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Onward Medical NV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Onward Medical 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
=(0.63 + 15.371) / -44.278
=-0.36

Onward Medical NV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(0.63 + 15.371) / -42.876
=-0.37

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.37 mean?
Onward Medical NV (ONWRF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.37 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Onward Medical NV. According to the industry distribution chart, Onward Medical NV ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Onward Medical NV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Onward Medical NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.37. Based on the distribution chart, Onward Medical NV ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Onward Medical NV has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Onward Medical NV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Onward Medical NV ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Onward Medical NV 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 Onward Medical NV. 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. Onward Medical NV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Onward Medical NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onward Medical NV (ONWRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $178.01, compared to a current price of $2.73 — trading 98.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.37. Onward Medical NV's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Onward Medical NV (ONWRF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.37 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Onward Medical NV (ONWRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onward Medical NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.73 is trading 98.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $178.01. GuruFocus considers Onward Medical NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ONWRF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.37
  • GF Value™: $178.01 vs. price of $2.73 (98.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Onward Medical NV Business Description

Other Exchanges 63E:GermanyONWD:Belgium
Address Schimmelt 2, Eindhoven, NH, NLD, NL-5656
Onward Medical NV is developing and commercializing therapies to enable functional recovery for people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The company's technology platforms are based on ONWARD ARC Therapy (ARC Therapy), targeted, programmed electrical stimulation of the spinal cord designed to restore movement, independence, and health in people with SCI.
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