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Nosa PlugsOSTO:NOSA -1.17%50 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NOSA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nosa Plugs ranks worse than 210970.25% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Nosa Plugs's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NOSA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.54 Med: -0.13 Max: -0.02
Current: -0.54
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nosa Plugs was -0.02. The lowest was -0.54. And the median was -0.13.
OSTO:NOSA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 474
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs OSTO:NOSA: -0.54
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.
Nosa Plugs Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nosa Plugs Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nosa Plugs'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.
OSTO:NOSA vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Nosa Plugs'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.
Nosa Plugs Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nosa Plugs's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nosa Plugs's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Nosa Plugs (OSTO:NOSA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.64 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 Nosa Plugs. According to the industry distribution chart, Nosa Plugs ranks #999999 out of 474 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Nosa Plugs' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nosa Plugs' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, Nosa Plugs ranks #999999 out of 474 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nosa Plugs has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nosa Plugs' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nosa Plugs ranks #999999 out of 474 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nosa Plugs in the lower half of its 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 474 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 Nosa Plugs. 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. Nosa Plugs's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nosa Plugs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nosa Plugs (OSTO:NOSA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.23, compared to a current price of kr0.51 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64. Nosa Plugs' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Nosa Plugs (OSTO:NOSA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.64 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 Nosa Plugs (OSTO:NOSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nosa Plugs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.51 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.23.
GuruFocus considers Nosa Plugs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NOSA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.64
GF Value™: kr1.23 vs. price of kr0.51 (58.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NOSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nosa Plugs is a Swedish medical technology company. It is a supplier of nasal protection and nasal filters. With the vision to improve the breathing experience for everyone, NOSA offers a product portfolio consisting of odor protection, nasal filters against allergens and nasal protection that reduces viruses and bacteria.
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