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Pliant TherapeuticsPLRX +0.96%31 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLRX with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,136 Biotechnology companies, Pliant Therapeutics ranks worse than 61.27% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Pliant Therapeutics was 6.30% per year. The lowest was -731.40% per year. And the median was -12.60% 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.
Pliant Therapeutics 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PLRX vs OSTX, GOSS, RNTX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Pliant 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.
Pliant Therapeutics 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Pliant Therapeutics's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pliant 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 6.30% mean?
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pliant Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #696 out of 1136 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Pliant Therapeutics' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Pliant Therapeutics' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30%. The Biotechnology industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.85. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 6.30% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #696 out of 1136 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pliant Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pliant Therapeutics' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to OSTX and GOSS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #696 out of 1136 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Pliant Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.85. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 6.30% is 57.6% below this benchmark. 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 14.85, based on 1,136 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. Pliant Therapeutics's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30% is 57.6% below 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 Pliant Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pliant Therapeutics's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pliant Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.30%. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30% and 57.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 14.85. Pliant Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.30% 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.
Pliant Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of integrin-based therapies. The company operates as a single reportable segment focused on developing and commercializing novel integrin-based treatments. Its lead product candidate, PLN-101095, is an oral small molecule targeting integrins for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also advances a pipeline of integrin-based programs across multiple disease areas through its proprietary drug discovery platform.
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