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Viking TherapeuticsLTS:0VQA +0.51%33 EBIT per Share is $-4.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0VQA with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Biotechnology companies, Viking Therapeutics ranks worse than 95.39% on this metric.
Viking Therapeutics's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.42.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.41.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -56.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -37.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Viking Therapeutics's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0VQA'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -233.2 Med: -19.35 Max: 48.7
Current: -56.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Viking Therapeutics was 48.70% per year. The lowest was -233.20% per year. And the median was -19.35% per year.
LTS:0VQA's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 95.39% of 1171
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 15.5
vs LTS:0VQA: -56.20
Viking Therapeutics (LTS:0VQA) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Viking Therapeutics EBIT per Share Related Terms
Viking Therapeutics EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viking Therapeutics's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.41
* 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.
Viking Therapeutics (LTS:0VQA) has a EBIT per Share of $-4.41 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Viking Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #1117 out of 1171 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Viking Therapeutics' EBIT per Share too high?
Viking Therapeutics' current EBIT per Share is $-4.41. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #1117 out of 1171 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viking Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Therapeutics' EBIT per Share compare to DYN and CELC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #1117 out of 1171 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Viking Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Biotechnology company?
The median EBIT per Share among Biotechnology companies is 15.50, based on 1,171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Viking Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viking Therapeutics's current EBIT per Share is $-4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Viking Therapeutics (LTS:0VQA) has a current EBIT per Share of $-4.41. The current EBIT per Share is $-4.41. Viking Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viking Therapeutics (LTS:0VQA), the current EBIT per Share is $-4.41 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.
Viking Therapeutics Inc is a healthcare service provider. The company specializes in the area of biopharmaceutical development focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's clinical program pipeline consists of VK2809, VK5211, and VK0214 products. VK2809 and VK0214 are orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype-selective agonists of the thyroid hormone receptor beta. VK5211 is an orally available, non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator.
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