SEOVF (Sernova Biotherapeutics) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.27 (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sernova Biotherapeutics SEOVF -7.28% 30 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates SEOVF with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Biotechnology companies, Sernova Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 343642.27% on this metric.

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

Sernova Biotherapeutics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.62 Mil. Sernova Biotherapeutics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.17 Mil. Sernova Biotherapeutics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6.70 Mil. Sernova Biotherapeutics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.27.

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 Sernova Biotherapeutics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SEOVF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33   Med: -0.04   Max: 0
Current: -0.25

SEOVF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs SEOVF: -0.25

Sernova Biotherapeutics  (OTCPK:SEOVF) 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.


Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sernova Biotherapeutics'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.

Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sernova Biotherapeutics Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.06 -0.01 -0.00 -0.02 -0.33

Sernova Biotherapeutics Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -0.34 -0.35 -0.49 -0.64 -0.27

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

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sernova Biotherapeutics'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.


Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Sernova Biotherapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sernova Biotherapeutics's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2.667 + 0.746) / -10.464
=-0.33

Sernova Biotherapeutics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.617 + 0.166) / -6.696
=-0.27

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.27 mean?
Sernova Biotherapeutics (SEOVF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.27 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sernova Biotherapeutics. According to the industry distribution chart, Sernova Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Sernova Biotherapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sernova Biotherapeutics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. Based on the distribution chart, Sernova Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sernova Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sernova Biotherapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sernova Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 291 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sernova Biotherapeutics 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 Sernova Biotherapeutics. 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. Sernova Biotherapeutics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sernova Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Sernova Biotherapeutics (SEOVF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.27. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. Sernova Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 Sernova Biotherapeutics (SEOVF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27 as of Apr. 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.

Sernova Biotherapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges PSH0:GermanySVA:Canada
Address RPO Central Parkway, PO Box 29592, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5A 4H2
Sernova Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing regenerative medicine for the treatment of chronic diseases. The Company's primary asset is its proprietary Cell Pouch, a bio-hybrid organ system designed to enhance the delivery of cell therapy by replicating natural body functions. The Cell Pouch creates a vascularized, organ-like environment that promotes the longevity and functionality of therapeutic cells and ensures containment for retrievability.
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