STEK (Stemtech) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.93 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA?

Stemtech STEK Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.93 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Drug Manufacturers companies, Stemtech ranks worse than 144927.39% on this metric.

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

Stemtech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.16 Mil. Stemtech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Stemtech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.45 Mil. Stemtech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.93.

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

STEK' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.15   Med: -0.57   Max: 29.36
Current: -1.75

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stemtech was 29.36. The lowest was -2.15. And the median was -0.57.

STEK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 690 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs STEK: -1.75

Stemtech  (OTCPK:STEK) 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.


Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stemtech'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.

Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Stemtech Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.88 -0.27 29.36 -2.15 -1.71

Stemtech 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 -0.89 -5.92 -3.93 -1.27 -0.93

STEK vs KAYS, GCAN, KOAN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Stemtech'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.


Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Stemtech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Stemtech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Stemtech'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
=(4.162 + 0) / -2.43
=-1.71

Stemtech'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
=(4.159 + 0) / -4.452
=-0.93

* 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 -0.93 mean?
Stemtech (STEK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.93 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 Stemtech. According to the industry distribution chart, Stemtech ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Is Stemtech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stemtech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.93. Based on the distribution chart, Stemtech ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Stemtech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KAYS and GCAN?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Stemtech ranks #999999 out of 690 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Stemtech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.65, based on 690 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 Stemtech. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stemtech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stemtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stemtech (STEK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.93. 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 Stemtech (STEK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.93 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.

Stemtech Business Description

Address 4851 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200, Naples, FL, USA, 34103
Stemtech Corp is a nutraceutical company. Its products enhance and support the work of the body's stem cells by releasing more stem cells, helping to circulate them in the blood and migrate into tissues, where the stem cells perform their daily function of renewal for optimal health. It markets its products under the following brands: RCM System, stemrelease3, Stemflo MigraStem, OraStem (Oral Health Care), and D-Fuze. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Latin America.