SNANF (Sona Nanotech) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.19 (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sona Nanotech SNANF 26 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.19 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates SNANF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 296 Biotechnology companies, Sona Nanotech ranks worse than 337837.5% on this metric.

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

Sona Nanotech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Sona Nanotech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.24 Mil. Sona Nanotech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1.28 Mil. Sona Nanotech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.19.

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 Sona Nanotech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SNANF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: -0.23   Max: -0.12
Current: -0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sona Nanotech was -0.12. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was -0.23.

SNANF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 296 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.185 vs SNANF: -0.17

Sona Nanotech  (OTCPK:SNANF) 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.


Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sona Nanotech'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.

Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sona Nanotech Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.13 -0.27 -0.27 -0.21 -0.12

Sona Nanotech 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 -0.15 -0.15 -0.20 -0.17 -0.19

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

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sona Nanotech'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.


Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Sona Nanotech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sona Nanotech'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
=(0 + 0.22) / -1.782
=-0.12

Sona Nanotech'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
=(0 + 0.239) / -1.28
=-0.19

* 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 -0.19 mean?
Sona Nanotech (SNANF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.19 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 Sona Nanotech. According to the industry distribution chart, Sona Nanotech ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Sona Nanotech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sona Nanotech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.19. Based on the distribution chart, Sona Nanotech ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sona Nanotech has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sona Nanotech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sona Nanotech ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sona Nanotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19. 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 1.19, based on 296 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 Sona Nanotech. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sona Nanotech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sona Nanotech stock overvalued right now?
Sona Nanotech (SNANF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.19. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.19. Sona Nanotech's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sona Nanotech (SNANF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.19 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.

Sona Nanotech Business Description

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Address 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 2001, Purdy’s Wharf Tower II, Halifax, NS, CAN, B3J 3R7
Sona Nanotech Inc is involved in the nanotechnology life sciences industry. It has developed two proprietary methods for the manufacture of rod-shaped gold nanoparticles and is engaged in the research and development of its proprietary technology for use in biomedical applications and multiplex diagnostic testing platforms. The company is using its gold nano rods manufacturing technology to develop new products and methods for cancer treatment, including a Targeted Hyperthermia Therapy (THT). Additionally, it has filed patent applications in the U.S. regarding a gold nanorod conjugation concept for targeted drug delivery, combination therapies for treating cancer, and for an endoscope with an optical fibre and thermal sensor for photothermal therapy.
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