Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -59.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:IONS Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:IONS
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,150.00
GF Value MXN975.34
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ionis Pharmaceuticals 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals MEX:IONS 72 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -59.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:IONS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN975.34. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-10.13.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -59.20% 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals was 49.70% per year. The lowest was -299.90% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:IONS) 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.


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MEX:IONS vs KYMR, PRAX, HALO: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ionis Pharmaceuticals 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 -59.20% mean?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -59.20% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -59.20%. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KYMR and PRAX?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -59.20% 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -59.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) has a current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -59.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN975.34, compared to a current price of MXN1,150.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -59.20%. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -59.20% as of Jun. 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,150.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN975.34.

Key valuation signals for MEX:IONS:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -59.20%
  • GF Value™: MXN975.34 vs. price of MXN1,150.00 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 2855 Gazelle Court, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92010
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis marked its first two independent launches in 2025 for Tryngolza (for FCS) and Dawnzera (for HAE).
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