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Control BionicsASX:CBL -1.45% EV-to-EBITDA is -5.14 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Control Bionics ranks worse than 196078.24% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Control Bionics's enterprise value is A$27.91 Mil.
Control Bionics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.44 Mil. Therefore, Control Bionics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Control Bionics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CBL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.08 Med: -1.9 Max: 1.35
Current: -5.14
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Control Bionics was 1.35. The lowest was -10.08. And the median was -1.90.
ASX:CBL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 510
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 14.115
vs ASX:CBL: -5.14
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Control Bionics (ASX:CBL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Control Bionics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Control Bionics's share price for today is A$0.068.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Control Bionics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.020.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Control Bionics's EV-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.
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Control Bionics's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Control Bionics EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Control Bionics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Control Bionics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Control Bionics's current Enterprise Value is A$27.91 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Control Bionics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.44 Mil.
* 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.
Control Bionics (ASX:CBL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.14 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Control Bionics. According to the industry distribution chart, Control Bionics ranks #999999 out of 510 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Control Bionics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Control Bionics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.14. Based on the distribution chart, Control Bionics ranks #999999 out of 510 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Control Bionics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Control Bionics ranks #999999 out of 510 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Control Bionics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 14.12, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Control Bionics. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Control Bionics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Control Bionics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Control Bionics (ASX:CBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.03, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 126.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.14. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Control Bionics (ASX:CBL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.14 as of Jul. 27, 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.
Control Bionics Ltd is engaged in the healthcare device business. It is involved in developing, commercializing, and selling assistive communications technology systems within the disability sector. Its core systems include NeuroNode Trilogy and NeuroNode3. These systems allow people with speech and movement difficulties to control a computer for speech generation, electronic communications, entertainment, and external control of other devices. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and has its presence in Australia as well.
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