Vertex Pharmaceuticals's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.84.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.91.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex Pharmaceuticals's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:VRTX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.5 Med: -2.7 Max: 364.5
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Vertex Pharmaceuticals was 364.50% per year. The lowest was -59.50% per year. And the median was -2.70% per year.
WBO:VRTX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 67.04% of 1174
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 15.4
vs WBO:VRTX: 2.50
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals EBIT per Share Related Terms
Vertex Pharmaceuticals EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 €16.91
* 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.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) has a EBIT per Share of €16.91 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #787 out of 1174 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' EBIT per Share too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current EBIT per Share is €16.91. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #787 out of 1174 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' EBIT per Share compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #787 out of 1174 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.40. 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 15.40, based on 1,174 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current EBIT per Share is €16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €439.23, compared to a current price of €460.55 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €16.91. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX), the current EBIT per Share is €16.91 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €460.55 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €439.23.
GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VRTX:
EBIT per Share: €16.91
GF Value™: €439.23 vs. price of €460.55 (4.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VRTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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