SMTI (Sanara MedTech) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.34 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SMTI Sanara MedTech Inc SMTI
72 GF Score
Price $34.08
GF Value $46.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sanara MedTech SMTI +0.03% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMTI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sanara MedTech ranks worse than 84.93% on this metric.

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

Sanara MedTech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.4 Mil. Sanara MedTech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.0 Mil. Sanara MedTech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.1 Mil. Sanara MedTech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34.

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 Sanara MedTech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SMTI' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.81   Med: -0.07   Max: 5.52
Current: 5.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sanara MedTech was 5.52. The lowest was -40.81. And the median was -0.07.

SMTI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.93% of 471 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs SMTI: 5.52

Sanara MedTech  (NAS:SMTI) 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.


Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanara MedTech'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.

Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanara MedTech 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 -0.06 -0.07 -40.81 5.28 4.67

Sanara MedTech 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 6.14 12.81 3.21 8.64 4.34

SMTI vs UTMD, OSUR, EMBC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Sanara MedTech'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.


Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sanara MedTech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanara MedTech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sanara MedTech'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
=(0.353 + 47.84) / 10.313
=4.67

Sanara MedTech'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
=(0.368 + 47.997) / 11.136
=4.34

* 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 4.34 mean?
Sanara MedTech (SMTI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.34 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 Sanara MedTech. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanara MedTech ranks #400 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Sanara MedTech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanara MedTech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.34. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Sanara MedTech's value of 4.34 is 164.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanara MedTech ranks #400 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanara MedTech has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanara MedTech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UTMD and OSUR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sanara MedTech ranks #400 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sanara MedTech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Sanara MedTech's value of 4.34 is 164.6% above 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.64, based on 471 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. Sanara MedTech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.34 is 164.6% above 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 Sanara MedTech. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanara MedTech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanara MedTech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanara MedTech (SMTI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.23, compared to a current price of $34.08 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.34 and 164.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.64. Sanara MedTech's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Sanara MedTech (SMTI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.34 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 Sanara MedTech (SMTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanara MedTech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $34.08 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.23. GuruFocus considers Sanara MedTech to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SMTI:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.34
  • GF Value™: $46.23 vs. price of $34.08 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#400 of 471)

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


Sanara MedTech Business Description

Address 1200 Summit Avenue, Suite 414, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102
Sanara MedTech Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing technologies to improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditures in the surgical market. It markets and sells soft tissue repair and bone fusion products for use in operating rooms and sterile environments. Its soft tissue repair products include CellerateRX Surgical Powder, a hydrolyzed collagen used in management of surgical wounds, and BIASURGE Surgical Solution, a sterile no-rinse solution for wound irrigation, while its bone fusion products include BiFORM Bioactive Moldable Matrix, an osteoconductive implant that supports bone growth, and ALLOCYTE Plus Viable Bone Matrix, a human allograft cellular bone matrix containing bone-derived progenitor cells and conformable bone fibers.
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