SNWV (SANUWAVE Health) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.17 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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SNWV SANUWAVE Health Inc SNWV
30 GF Score
Price $5.87
GF Value $12.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA?

SANUWAVE Health SNWV -2.00% 30 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.17 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates SNWV with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, SANUWAVE Health ranks better than 94.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SANUWAVE Health's enterprise value is $61.81 Mil. SANUWAVE Health's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.52 Mil. Therefore, SANUWAVE Health's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.17.

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

SNWV' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.42   Med: -6.12   Max: 8707.23
Current: 3.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SANUWAVE Health was 8707.23. The lowest was -120.42. And the median was -6.12.

SNWV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.37% of 515 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 14.79 vs SNWV: 3.17

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 (2026-08-09), SANUWAVE Health's stock price is $5.87. SANUWAVE Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.240. Therefore, SANUWAVE Health's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.46.

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


SANUWAVE Health  (NAS:SNWV) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.87/0.240
=24.46

SANUWAVE Health's share price for today is $5.87.
SANUWAVE Health'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 $0.240.

* 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?


SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SANUWAVE Health'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.

SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SANUWAVE Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.79 10.50 -4.75 -11.70 13.76

SANUWAVE Health Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -10.37 8,201.89 13.76 7.23 4.99

SNWV vs SRTS, COCH, ECOR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, SANUWAVE Health'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.


SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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SANUWAVE Health EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=61.806/19.523
=3.17

SANUWAVE Health's current Enterprise Value is $61.81 Mil.
SANUWAVE Health'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 $19.52 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 3.17 mean?
SANUWAVE Health (SNWV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.17 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SANUWAVE Health. According to the industry distribution chart, SANUWAVE Health ranks #29 out of 515 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is SANUWAVE Health's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SANUWAVE Health's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.17. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.79. SANUWAVE Health's value of 3.17 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SANUWAVE Health ranks #29 out of 515 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SANUWAVE Health has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SANUWAVE Health's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SRTS and COCH?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, SANUWAVE Health ranks #29 out of 515 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SANUWAVE Health in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.79. SANUWAVE Health's value of 3.17 is 78.6% below this benchmark. 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 14.79, based on 515 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. SANUWAVE Health's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.17 is 78.6% below 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 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 SANUWAVE Health. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SANUWAVE Health's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SANUWAVE Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SANUWAVE Health (SNWV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.68, compared to a current price of $5.87 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.17 and 78.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 14.79. SANUWAVE Health's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 SANUWAVE Health (SNWV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.17 as of Aug. 09, 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 SANUWAVE Health (SNWV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SANUWAVE Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.87 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68. GuruFocus considers SANUWAVE Health to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SNWV:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.17
  • GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $5.87 (53.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#29 of 515)

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


SANUWAVE Health Business Description

Address 9600 W. 76th Street, Suite 118, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
SANUWAVE Health Inc is a medical device company providing directed energy products into the wound care space. It is focused on the commercialization of its patented regenerative medicine utilizing noninvasive ultrasound or shockwaves to produce a biological response promoting the repair and regeneration of tissue, musculoskeletal, and vascular structures. Sanuwave's patented, FDA-cleared, and commercialised product is the UltraMIST system, which is used to treat a variety of acute and chronic wounds using ultrasound technology. The company operates in one reportable segment, the design and sale of medical devices. Geographically, the company generates revenue mainly from the United States.
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