OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.83 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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FRA:EP3 OraSure Technologies Inc FRA:EP3
55 GF Score
Price €3.42
GF Value €1.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA?

OraSure Technologies FRA:EP3 +0.59% 55 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.83 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, OraSure Technologies ranks worse than 195312.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, OraSure Technologies's enterprise value is €99.99 Mil. OraSure Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-54.69 Mil. Therefore, OraSure Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for OraSure Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:EP3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -264.65   Med: 14.31   Max: 1056.15
Current: -1.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of OraSure Technologies was 1056.15. The lowest was -264.65. And the median was 14.31.

FRA:EP3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 512 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 14.37 vs FRA:EP3: -1.81

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.

As of today (2026-08-03), OraSure Technologies's stock price is €3.42. OraSure Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.895. Therefore, OraSure Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


OraSure Technologies  (FRA:EP3) 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.

OraSure Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.42/-0.895
=At Loss

OraSure Technologies's share price for today is €3.42.
OraSure Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.895.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OraSure Technologies'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.

OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Chart

OraSure Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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OraSure Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-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 -0.71 -0.02 -0.54 0.27 -0.69

FRA:EP3 vs SMTI, UTMD, EMBC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, OraSure Technologies'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.


OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, OraSure Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OraSure Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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OraSure Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

OraSure Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=99.991/-54.691
=-1.83

OraSure Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €99.99 Mil.
OraSure Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-54.69 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.83 mean?
OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.83 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on OraSure Technologies. According to the industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is OraSure Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
OraSure Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.83. Based on the distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OraSure Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OraSure Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SMTI and UTMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, OraSure Technologies ranks #999999 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places OraSure Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.37. 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 14.37, based on 512 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 OraSure Technologies. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OraSure Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OraSure Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.74, compared to a current price of €3.42 — trading 96.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.83. OraSure Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.83 as of Aug. 03, 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 OraSure Technologies (FRA:EP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OraSure Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.42 is trading 96.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.74. GuruFocus considers OraSure Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EP3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.83
  • GF Value™: €1.74 vs. price of €3.42 (96.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OraSure Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges OSUR:USA
Address 220 East First Street, Bethlehem, PA, USA, 18015
OraSure Technologies Inc is principally engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of (i) diagnostics products, and (ii) sample management solutions. It develops products and services that support diagnostic testing and healthcare data analysis, with a focus on improving access to healthcare. The company derives its revenues from the sale of diagnostics products and sample management solutions. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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