CDIO (Cardio Diagnostics Holdings) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CDIO Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc CDIO
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Price $1.57
GF Value $2.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Financial Strength?

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings CDIO +0.15% 49 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CDIO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.42. As of today, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Altman Z-Score is -1.68.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings  (NAS:CDIO) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


CDIO vs ERNA, LABT, JAGX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.79 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.17 Mil.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.368 + 0.165) / 0.012
=44.42

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a Z-score of -1.68, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -1.68 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Financial Strength compare to ERNA and LABT?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Biotechnology company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77. GuruFocus considers Cardio Diagnostics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDIO:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $1.57 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Business Description

Address 311 West Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing epigenetics-based clinical tests for cardiovascular diseases and associated comorbidities by leveraging its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Multi-Omics Engine. The company has developed two clinical products: Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, epigenetics-based clinical blood tests capable of assessing risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, including heart attacks. Additionally, its portfolio includes HeartRisk, a cardiovascular disease risk intelligence platform, and CardioInnovate360, a research-use-only solution launched to support the discovery, development, and validation of novel biopharmaceuticals for the assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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