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PDS BiotechnologyPDSB -3.52%31 Debt-to-Equity is 4.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1257% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates PDSB with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 970 Biotechnology companies, PDS Biotechnology ranks worse than 97.53% 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 PDS Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PDSB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.3 Max: 4.07
Current: 4.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PDS Biotechnology was 4.07. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.30.
PDSB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.53% of 970
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs PDSB: 4.07
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.
PDS Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PDS Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PDS Biotechnology'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.
PDSB vs GRCE, HYPD, RNXT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, PDS Biotechnology'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.
PDS Biotechnology Debt-to-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, PDS Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PDS Biotechnology'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.
PDS Biotechnology (PDSB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PDS Biotechnology and its competitors. This is 1257% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, PDS Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, PDS Biotechnology ranks #946 out of 970 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is PDS Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PDS Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.07 is 1257% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.07. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. PDS Biotechnology's value of 4.07 is 2613.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PDS Biotechnology ranks #946 out of 970 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PDS Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PDS Biotechnology's Debt-to-Equity compare to GRCE and HYPD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, PDS Biotechnology ranks #946 out of 970 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PDS Biotechnology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. PDS Biotechnology's value of 4.07 is 2613.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PDS Biotechnology's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 4.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.15, PDS Biotechnology 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 0.15, based on 970 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. PDS Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.07 is 2613.3% 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 PDS Biotechnology and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PDS Biotechnology's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.07, which is 1257% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PDS Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
PDS Biotechnology (PDSB) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 4.07. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.07, which is 1257% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 2613.3% above the Biotechnology industry median of 0.15. PDS Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PDS Biotechnology (PDSB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.07 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.
PDS Biotechnology Corp operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company, principally involved in drug discovery in the United States. It is engaged in the treatment of various early-stage and late-stage cancers, including head and neck cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, anal cancer, and other cancers. Its products are based on the proprietary Versamune platform technology, which activates and directs the human immune system to unleash a powerful and targeted attack against cancer cells. The company has determined that it operates as a single reportable segment, developing a growing pipeline of targeted immunotherapies designed to overcome the limitations of current immunotherapy.
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