Harvard Bioscience Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Harvard Bioscience has a total shareholder equity of $7.4M and total debt of $36.7M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 494.5%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $76.3M and $68.9M respectively. Harvard Bioscience's EBIT is $2.0M making its interest coverage ratio 0.3. It has cash and short-term investments of $6.5M.
Key information
494.50%
Debt to equity ratio
US$36.68m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 0.3x |
| Cash | US$6.50m |
| Equity | US$7.42m |
| Total liabilities | US$68.87m |
| Total assets | US$76.29m |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Jul 23
Does Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 13
HBIO: Profitability And Cash Flow Improvements Will Support Higher Future Multiple
Analysts have raised the Harvard Bioscience price target to $7.50 from $6. This reflects their view that recent profitability and cash flow efforts could support a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jun 12
HBIO: Reverse Split And 2026 Execution Risks Will Pressure Overvalued Shares
Analysts have lifted their price target on Harvard Bioscience to $6.00, primarily reflecting the updated modeling of the recent 1-for-10 reverse stock split. What's in the News Harvard Bioscience issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, with expected revenue in a range of US$20.5 million to US$22.5 million.Narrative Update • May 29
HBIO: Reverse Split And 2026 Execution Uncertainty Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have updated their models for Harvard Bioscience following the 1:10 reverse split, lifting the stated price target from $0.60 to $6 as they align their valuation work with the new share count and revised long term assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are treating the 1:10 reverse split as a housekeeping move that aligns the share price, share count and stated price target.Analysis Article • May 07
When Should You Buy Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO)?
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the NASDAQCM gainers with a...Narrative Update • Apr 30
HBIO: Reverse Split And 2026 Outlook Will Frame Balanced Risk Reward
Narrative Update: Harvard Bioscience Analysts have reset Harvard Bioscience's price target to $6.00 from $0.60, aligning with the recent 1:10 reverse split and updated revenue expectations for 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Harvard Bioscience focuses on how the reverse split and updated 2026 revenue expectations feed into valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 12
HBIO: Reverse Split And Cost Savings Plan Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have reset their price target on Harvard Bioscience to $6, largely reflecting the recent 1:10 reverse split and the updated revenue expectations in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Harvard Bioscience focus on the technical impact of the 1:10 reverse split and revised revenue assumptions, rather than any major shift in the underlying story.Narrative Update • Mar 29
HBIO: Reverse Split And Cost Savings Program Will Support Future Recovery Potential
Analysts have reset their price target for Harvard Bioscience from $0.60 to $6.00, reflecting the recent 1 for 10 reverse split and updated modeling rather than a change in the underlying view on the business. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Harvard Bioscience have focused on recalibrating models and targets to reflect the 1 for 10 reverse split and revised revenue expectations, rather than a wholesale change in long term conviction.Narrative Update • Mar 15
HBIO: Reset Expectations And Manufacturing Shift Will Set Up Recovery Potential
Analysts have cut their price target on Harvard Bioscience from $2.00 to $0.60, citing a reduced 2026 revenue estimate of $89.2m versus $95.6m previously and stating that the timing of any recovery is still hard to pinpoint. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Harvard Bioscience is focused squarely on the reset to expectations and what it could imply for the share price and business execution over the next few years.Analysis Article • Dec 04
Further Upside For Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...Analysis Article • Oct 20
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x might make it look like a strong buy...Narrative Update • Sep 11
Demographic Shifts And NIH Funding Will Unlock Biomedical Potential
Analysts have lowered Harvard Bioscience’s price target from $3.00 to $2.00 due to increased uncertainty around research funding, drug pricing pressures, tariff risks, and a generally more cautious sector outlook. Analyst Commentary Uncertainty surrounding basic research funding potentially impacting sector performance.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$3.00 Price Target
NasdaqGM:HBIO 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Harvard Bioscience's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Does Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 29
Little Excitement Around Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) shares are down a considerable 26% in...New Narrative • May 15
Expanding SoHo, BTX, And Mesh MEA Will Open New Markets
Expansion of SoHo platform and BTX systems could drive revenue growth in industrial and academic markets through broader applications and bioproduction processes.Analysis Article • May 02
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO)?
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) 49% Price Drop
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) shares are down a considerable 49% in...Analysis Article • Feb 07
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 31% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) share price has dived 31% in the last...Analysis Article • Feb 07
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) 31% Share Price Plunge
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) share price has dived 31% in the last...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO)?
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) is...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Even With A 25% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) Performance Completely
The Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HBIO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 60% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Harvard Bioscience fair value estimate is US$6.55 Current...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
The Harvard Bioscience, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HBIO ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Analysis Article • Apr 26
An Intrinsic Calculation For Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBIO) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Harvard Bioscience fair value estimate is US$6.84 Harvard...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Here's Why Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) Can Afford Some Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: HBIO's short term assets ($46.5M) exceed its short term liabilities ($24.8M).
Long Term Liabilities: HBIO's short term assets ($46.5M) exceed its long term liabilities ($44.1M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: HBIO's net debt to equity ratio (406.8%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: HBIO's debt to equity ratio has increased from 54.8% to 494.5% over the past 5 years.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: HBIO has sufficient cash runway for more than 3 years based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: Insufficient data to determine if HBIO has enough cash runway if its free cash flow continues to grow or shrink based on historical rates.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 23:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Knight | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Paul Knight | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |
| Timothy Chiang | Northland Capital Markets |