ABUS (Arbutus Biopharma) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 23.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ABUS Arbutus Biopharma Corp ABUS
51 GF Score
Price $4.36
GF Value $50.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Arbutus Biopharma 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Arbutus Biopharma ABUS +0.23% 51 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 23.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABUS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Arbutus Biopharma's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.87.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Arbutus Biopharma was 47.60% per year. The lowest was -130.20% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.


Arbutus Biopharma  (NAS:ABUS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Arbutus Biopharma 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


ABUS vs TBPH, ANNX, SANA: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.


Arbutus Biopharma 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Arbutus Biopharma 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 23.10% mean?
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 23.10% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 23.10%. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TBPH and ANNX?
Arbutus Biopharma's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 23.10% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Biotechnology company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. Arbutus Biopharma's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 23.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.40, compared to a current price of $4.36 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 23.10%. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 23.10% 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.36 is trading 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.40. GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ABUS:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 23.10%
  • GF Value™: $50.40 vs. price of $4.36 (91.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Arbutus Biopharma Business Description

Other Exchanges I9DN:Germany
Address 701 Veterans Circle, Warminster, PA, USA, 18974
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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