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Heron TherapeuticsFRA:AXD2 +2.30%49 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 68.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1074% above its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXD2 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,135 Biotechnology companies, Heron Therapeutics ranks better than 92.78% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Heron Therapeutics's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -784.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 68.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 60.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.90% 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 Heron Therapeutics was 75.30% per year. The lowest was -117.60% per year. And the median was 5.85% per year.
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.
Heron Therapeutics 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:AXD2 vs VRCA, RLYB, CSBR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Heron Therapeutics's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
Heron Therapeutics 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Heron Therapeutics's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heron Therapeutics's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 68.70% mean?
Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 68.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Heron Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 1074% above median its historical median of 5.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #82 out of 1135 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Heron Therapeutics' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Heron Therapeutics' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 68.70% is 1074% above median its 10-year median of 5.85. The Biotechnology industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90. Heron Therapeutics' value of 68.70% is 361.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #82 out of 1135 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heron Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heron Therapeutics' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VRCA and RLYB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #82 out of 1135 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Heron Therapeutics in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90. Heron Therapeutics' value of 68.70% is 361.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Heron Therapeutics has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Biotechnology company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Biotechnology companies is 14.90, based on 1,135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Heron Therapeutics's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 68.70% is 361.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Heron Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heron Therapeutics's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 68.70%, which is 1074% above median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heron Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.32, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 68.70%, which is 1074% above median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 361.1% above the Biotechnology industry median of 14.90. Heron 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 68.70% 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 Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heron Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.32.
GuruFocus considers Heron Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXD2:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 68.70% (1074% above median its 10-year median of 5.85)
GF Value™: €1.32 vs. price of €0.43 (67.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 361.1% above the Biotechnology median (#82 of 1135)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXD2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heron Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage biotechnology company. The company is focused on improving the lives of patients by developing treatments and commercializing therapeutic solutions to address some of the unmet patient needs. The company's product portfolio consists of APONVIE, SUSTOL, ZYNRELEF, and CINVANTI.
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