AKBA (Akebia Therapeutics) EBIT: $2.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $1.14
GF Value $1.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Akebia Therapeutics EBIT?

Akebia Therapeutics AKBA +10.14% 49 EBIT is $2.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AKBA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Akebia Therapeutics's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.3 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Akebia Therapeutics's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.60%. Akebia Therapeutics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -408.09%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Akebia Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20%.


Akebia Therapeutics  (NAS:AKBA) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Akebia Therapeutics's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-18.784 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (237.666 + 256.451)/ 2 )
=-18.784/247.0585
=-7.60 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=376.565 - 48.882 - ( 184.844 - max(0, 162.938 - 252.955+184.844))
=237.666

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=362.52 - 36.472 - ( 162.644 - max(0, 173.884 - 243.481+162.644))
=256.451

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Akebia Therapeutics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-16.948/( ( (4.885 + max(-91.279, 0)) + (3.421 + max(-78.425, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-16.948/( ( 4.885 + 3.421 )/ 2 )
=-16.948/4.153
=-408.09 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(47.031 + 15.61 + 5.47) - (48.882 + 2.681 + 107.827)
=-91.279

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(62.536 + 12.996 + 5.305) - (36.472 + 4.496 + 118.294)
=-78.425

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Akebia Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2.339/194.187
=1.20 %

* 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.


Akebia Therapeutics EBIT Related Terms


Akebia Therapeutics EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akebia Therapeutics's EBIT 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.

Akebia Therapeutics EBIT Chart

Akebia Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Akebia Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AKBA vs TKNO, ORGO, SIGA: EBIT Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Akebia Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Akebia Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Akebia Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akebia Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Akebia Therapeutics EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $2.3 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $2.3 Mil mean?
Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA) has a EBIT of $2.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Akebia Therapeutics.
Is Akebia Therapeutics' EBIT too high?
Akebia Therapeutics' current EBIT is $2.3 Mil. Overall, Akebia Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebia Therapeutics' EBIT compare to TKNO and ORGO?
Akebia Therapeutics' EBIT of $2.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, EBIT 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 mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Akebia Therapeutics. Akebia Therapeutics's current EBIT is $2.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebia Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.31, compared to a current price of $1.14 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $2.3 Mil. Akebia Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA), the current EBIT is $2.3 Mil 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 Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebia Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.14 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.31. GuruFocus considers Akebia Therapeutics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AKBA:

  • EBIT: $2.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $1.14 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Akebia Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges AX9:Germany
Address 245 First Street, Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Akebia Therapeutics Inc is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company. The Company's operating segment is the business of developing and commercializing novel therapeutics. The current portfolio of the company includes Auryxia (ferric citrate), a medicine approved and marketed in the United States for the control of serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, in adult patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease, Vafseo (vadadustat), an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase, inhibitor approved in Japan for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease, and HIF-PH inhibitors in preclinical development.
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