IRLAB Therapeutics AB (OSTO:IRLAB A) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:IRLAB A IRLAB Therapeutics AB OSTO:IRLAB A
35 GF Score
Price kr1.33
GF Value kr11.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA?

IRLAB Therapeutics AB OSTO:IRLAB A -1.34% 35 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IRLAB A with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of kr11.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, IRLAB Therapeutics AB ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

IRLAB Therapeutics AB's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr27.08 Mil. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.00 Mil. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48.40 Mil. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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 IRLAB Therapeutics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:IRLAB A' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89   Med: -0.05   Max: 0.12
Current: -0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IRLAB Therapeutics AB was 0.12. The lowest was -0.89. And the median was -0.05.

OSTO:IRLAB A's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs OSTO:IRLAB A: -0.56

IRLAB Therapeutics AB  (OSTO:IRLAB A) 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.


IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IRLAB Therapeutics AB'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.

IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

IRLAB Therapeutics AB 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 0.12 -0.04 -0.16 -0.89 -0.36

IRLAB Therapeutics AB 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 -0.61 -0.78 -0.47 -0.37 0.56

OSTO:IRLAB A vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, IRLAB Therapeutics AB'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.


IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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IRLAB Therapeutics AB Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

IRLAB Therapeutics AB'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
=(29.952 + 0) / -84.461
=-0.35

IRLAB Therapeutics AB'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
=(27.084 + 0) / 48.404
=0.56

* 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 0.56 mean?
IRLAB Therapeutics AB (OSTO:IRLAB A) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 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 IRLAB Therapeutics AB. According to the industry distribution chart, IRLAB Therapeutics AB ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is IRLAB Therapeutics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IRLAB Therapeutics AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's value of 0.56 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IRLAB Therapeutics AB ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IRLAB Therapeutics AB has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRLAB Therapeutics AB's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, IRLAB Therapeutics AB ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IRLAB Therapeutics AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.14. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's value of 0.56 is 50.9% 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 1.14, 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. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 50.9% 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 IRLAB Therapeutics AB. 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. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRLAB Therapeutics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRLAB Therapeutics AB (OSTO:IRLAB A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr11.70, compared to a current price of kr1.33 — trading 88.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 and 50.9% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.14. IRLAB Therapeutics AB's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 IRLAB Therapeutics AB (OSTO:IRLAB A), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 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 IRLAB Therapeutics AB (OSTO:IRLAB A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRLAB Therapeutics AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.33 is trading 88.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr11.70. GuruFocus considers IRLAB Therapeutics AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:IRLAB A:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.56
  • GF Value™: kr11.70 vs. price of kr1.33 (88.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.9% below the Biotechnology median (#999999 of 291)

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


IRLAB Therapeutics AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 6IRA:Germany
Address Arvid Wallgren Backe 20, Goteborg, SWE, 413 46
IRLAB Therapeutics AB is a drug discovery and development company providing novel treatments for disorders of the brain. The company focuses on treatments and quality of life for patients with neurological and psychiatric illnesses. It is engaged in programs targeting core dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease and dementias. In addition, it is also involved in the clinical development of novel compounds that aims to offer improved clinical benefit for patients with Parkinson's disease. The company's current clinical candidates, mesdopetam (IRL790) and pirepemat (IRL752), both of which have successfully gone through Phase I safety and Phase IIa efficacy proof-of-concept studies, are now in Phase IIb trials.
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