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QuidelOrthoQDEL -5.24%44 EV-to-EBITDA is -10.38 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates QDEL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, QuidelOrtho ranks worse than 194931.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, QuidelOrtho's enterprise value is $3,933 Mil.
QuidelOrtho's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-379 Mil. Therefore, QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -10.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QDEL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.08 Med: 12.41 Max: 59.71
Current: -10.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of QuidelOrtho was 59.71. The lowest was -11.08. And the median was 12.41.
QDEL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 513
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 14.95
vs QDEL: -10.38
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.
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.
QuidelOrtho's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
QuidelOrtho's share price for today is $14.30.
QuidelOrtho's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.410.
* 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 QuidelOrtho'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, QuidelOrtho'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.
QuidelOrtho EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
QuidelOrtho's current Enterprise Value is $3,933 Mil.
QuidelOrtho's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-379 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.
QuidelOrtho (QDEL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -10.38 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on QuidelOrtho. According to the industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #999999 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
QuidelOrtho's current EV-to-EBITDA is -10.38. Based on the distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #999999 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QuidelOrtho has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuidelOrtho's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LMRI and AVNS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #999999 out of 513 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places QuidelOrtho in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95. 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 14.95, based on 513 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 QuidelOrtho. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuidelOrtho's current EV-to-EBITDA is -10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuidelOrtho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho (QDEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.52, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -10.38. QuidelOrtho's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -10.38 as of Aug. 16, 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.52.
GuruFocus considers QuidelOrtho to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QDEL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -10.38
GF Value™: $33.52 vs. price of $14.30 (57.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QDEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QuidelOrtho Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. The company is engaged in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine, which helps clinicians and patients to make decisions across the globe. Geographically, the company has its presence in North America, EMEA, China, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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