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Fortress BiotechFBIO -1.81%45 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates FBIO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 968 Biotechnology companies, Fortress Biotech ranks worse than 65.08% 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 Fortress Biotech's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FBIO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.92 Max: 42.93
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Fortress Biotech was 42.93. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.92.
FBIO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 65.08% of 968
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.16
vs FBIO: 0.33
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.
Fortress Biotech Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Fortress Biotech Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortress Biotech'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.
FBIO vs PMN, VANI, SEER: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Fortress Biotech'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.
Fortress Biotech Debt-to-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Fortress Biotech's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortress Biotech'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.
Fortress Biotech (FBIO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Fortress Biotech and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Fortress Biotech's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 42.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortress Biotech ranks #630 out of 968 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Fortress Biotech's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Fortress Biotech's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 42.93. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. Fortress Biotech's value of 0.33 is 106.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortress Biotech ranks #630 out of 968 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortress Biotech has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortress Biotech's Debt-to-Equity compare to PMN and VANI?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Fortress Biotech ranks #630 out of 968 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Fortress Biotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.16. Fortress Biotech's value of 0.33 is 106.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortress Biotech's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 42.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 0.16, Fortress Biotech has consistently been above 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 968 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. Fortress Biotech's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 106.3% 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-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 Fortress Biotech 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. Fortress Biotech's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortress Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortress Biotech (FBIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.27, compared to a current price of $2.72 — trading 114.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 106.3% above the Biotechnology industry median of 0.16. Fortress Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortress Biotech (FBIO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Fortress Biotech (FBIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortress Biotech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.72 is trading 114.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.27.
GuruFocus considers Fortress Biotech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FBIO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (83% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: $1.27 vs. price of $2.72 (114.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.3% above the Biotechnology median (#630 of 968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FBIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortress Biotech Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. The firm is involved in the business of acquiring, developing, and commercializing pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. Its product portfolio encompasses Qbrexza, Accutane, Amzeeq, Zilxi, Targadox, and Exelderm. The business activities of the group are functioned through Dermatology Product Sales, and Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Product Development.
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