Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median

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TSX:GUD Knight Therapeutics Inc TSX:GUD
72 GF Score
Price C$9.50
GF Value C$8.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA?

Knight Therapeutics TSX:GUD +2.59% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates TSX:GUD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$8.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Drug Manufacturers companies, Knight Therapeutics ranks better than 64.63% on this metric.

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

Knight Therapeutics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.6 Mil. Knight Therapeutics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$48.2 Mil. Knight Therapeutics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$132.1 Mil. Knight Therapeutics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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

TSX:GUD' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.29   Max: 3.08
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Knight Therapeutics was 3.08. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.29.

TSX:GUD's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.63% of 687 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs TSX:GUD: 0.87

Knight Therapeutics  (TSX:GUD) 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.


Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knight Therapeutics'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.

Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Knight Therapeutics 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 0.70 3.08 1.69 0.77 1.29

Knight Therapeutics 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 1.04 -23.85 1.46 0.64 0.53

TSX:GUD vs ZTS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

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


Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Knight Therapeutics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Knight Therapeutics'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
=(20.128 + 57.783) / 60.289
=1.29

Knight Therapeutics'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
=(21.609 + 48.166) / 132.06
=0.53

* 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 0.53 mean?
Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 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 Knight Therapeutics. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Knight Therapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.70 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight Therapeutics ranks #243 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Knight Therapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Knight Therapeutics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 3.08. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Knight Therapeutics' value of 0.53 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight Therapeutics ranks #243 out of 687 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knight Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight Therapeutics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Knight Therapeutics ranks #243 out of 687 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Knight Therapeutics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Knight Therapeutics' value of 0.53 is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Knight Therapeutics' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.70 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Knight Therapeutics has consistently been below the industry average. 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 1.64, based on 687 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. Knight Therapeutics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.53 is 67.7% below 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 Knight Therapeutics. For the Drug Manufacturers 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. Knight Therapeutics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knight Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$8.66, compared to a current price of C$9.50 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 67.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.64. Knight Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.53 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 Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$9.50 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$8.66. GuruFocus considers Knight Therapeutics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GUD:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.53 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: C$8.66 vs. price of C$9.50 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#243 of 687)

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


Knight Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges KHTRF:USA
Address 100 Alexis Nihon Boulevard, Suite 600, Saint-Laurent, QC, CAN, H4M 2P2
Knight Therapeutics Inc is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company's principal business activity is focused on developing, acquiring, in-licensing, out-licensing, marketing, and commercializing pharmaceuticalproducts. and distributing pharmaceutical products, consumer health products, and medical devices in Canada, Latin America and select international markets. The company finances other life sciences companies across the globe in order to generate interest income, strengthen relationships in the life sciences industry, and to secure product distribution rights. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Rest of LATAM, and Others, with the majority revenue generated from the Brazil region.
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