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BioNTech SEBSP:B1NT34 +3.23%55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates BSP:B1NT34 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R$28.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Biotechnology companies, BioNTech SE ranks better than 87.31% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:B1NT34'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.02 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.02
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of BioNTech SE was 0.88. The lowest was -1.02. And the median was 0.02.
BSP:B1NT34's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 87.31% of 969
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.16
vs BSP:B1NT34: 0.02
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
BioNTech SE Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
BioNTech SE Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity 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.
BSP:B1NT34 vs INSM, INCY, MRNA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
BioNTech SE Debt-to-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
BioNTech SE (BSP:B1NT34) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BioNTech SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, BioNTech SE ranks #123 out of 969 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity too high?
BioNTech SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. BioNTech SE's value of 0.02 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BioNTech SE ranks #123 out of 969 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BioNTech SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioNTech SE's Debt-to-Equity compare to INSM and INCY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BioNTech SE ranks #123 out of 969 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places BioNTech SE in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. BioNTech SE's value of 0.02 is 87.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.16, BioNTech SE 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-Equity for a Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Biotechnology companies is 0.16, based on 969 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BioNTech SE's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 87.5% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on BioNTech SE and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BioNTech SE's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioNTech SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioNTech SE (BSP:B1NT34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$28.01, compared to a current price of R$29.70 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 87.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 0.16. BioNTech SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BioNTech SE (BSP:B1NT34), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Jun. 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 BioNTech SE (BSP:B1NT34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioNTech SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$29.70 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$28.01.
GuruFocus considers BioNTech SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:B1NT34:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: R$28.01 vs. price of R$29.70 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% below the Biotechnology median (#123 of 969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B1NT34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BioNTech is a Germany-based biotechnology company that focuses on developing cancer therapeutics, including individualized immunotherapy, as well as vaccines for infectious diseases, including covid. The company's oncology pipeline contains several classes of drugs, including mRNA-based drugs to encode antigens and neoantigens; monospecific and bispecific antibodies; and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs. Comirnaty, its Pfizer-partnered covid vaccine, is its first commercialized product.
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