POSC (Positron) EV-to-EBITDA: -5.57 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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POSC Positron Corp POSC
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Price $1.76
GF Value $0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Positron EV-to-EBITDA?

Positron POSC +5.51% 30 EV-to-EBITDA is -5.57 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates POSC with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Positron ranks worse than 196078.24% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Positron's enterprise value is $58.08 Mil. Positron's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-10.42 Mil. Therefore, Positron's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.57.

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

POSC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.73   Med: -6.44   Max: -1.75
Current: -5.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Positron was -1.75. The lowest was -29.73. And the median was -6.44.

POSC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 510 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 14.415 vs POSC: -5.57

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 (2026-08-01), Positron's stock price is $1.762. Positron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.340. Therefore, Positron'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).


Positron  (OTCPK:POSC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.762/-0.340
=At Loss

Positron's share price for today is $1.762.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Positron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.340.

* 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?


Positron EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Positron EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Positron'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.

Positron EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Positron Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.95 -2.84 -13.45 -13.93 -5.20

Positron Semi-Annual Data
Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec24 Dec25
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 -2.95 -2.84 -13.45 -13.93 -5.20

POSC vs MDAI, ECOR, COCH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Positron'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.


Positron EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Positron EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=58.081/-10.424
=-5.57

Positron's current Enterprise Value is $58.08 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Positron's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-10.42 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 -5.57 mean?
Positron (POSC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.57 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Positron. According to the industry distribution chart, Positron ranks #999999 out of 510 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Positron's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Positron's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.57. Based on the distribution chart, Positron ranks #999999 out of 510 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Positron has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Positron's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MDAI and ECOR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Positron ranks #999999 out of 510 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Positron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42. 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 14.42, 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 Positron. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Positron's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Positron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positron (POSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $1.76 — trading 1368.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.57. Positron's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 Positron (POSC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.57 as of Aug. 01, 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 Positron (POSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Positron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.76 is trading 1368.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12. GuruFocus considers Positron to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for POSC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -5.57
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $1.76 (1368.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Positron Business Description

Address 3784 Commerce Court, Suite 100, North Tonawanda, NY, USA, 14120
Positron Corp is a medical technology company engaged in the co-development, manufacture, and sale of PET and PET-CT imaging systems, delivering high-performance, cost-effective molecular imaging solutions that empower healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and other critical conditions. By combining proprietary PET and PET-CT systems with comprehensive clinical and technical support, flexible financing, & a focus on operational efficiency, Positron makes advance diagnostic imaging more accessible & sustainable for hospitals, outpatient centers, & physician practices. The company focused on advancing positron emission tomography imaging through the development, manufacture, & commercialization of PET & PET-computed tomography imaging systems.
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