Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) EBITDA Margin %: -31.81% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MIL:1IONS Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc MIL:1IONS
48 GF Score
Price €48.44
GF Value €44.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ionis Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin %?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals MIL:1IONS 48 EBITDA Margin % is -31.81% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IONS with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Biotechnology companies, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 52.12% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-74.0 Mil. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €232.6 Mil. Therefore, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -31.81%.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals  (MIL:1IONS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Ionis Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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MIL:1IONS vs KYMR, PRAX, HALO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Ionis Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-232.822/805.929
=-28.89 %

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-73.987/232.58
=-31.81 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -31.81% mean?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) has a EBITDA Margin % of -31.81% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #451 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current EBITDA Margin % is -31.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #451 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' EBITDA Margin % compare to KYMR and PRAX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #451 out of 942 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Biotechnology company?
A good EBITDA Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current EBITDA Margin % is -31.81%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.73, compared to a current price of €48.44 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -31.81%. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS), the current EBITDA Margin % is -31.81% 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 (MIL:1IONS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.44 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.73. GuruFocus considers Ionis Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1IONS:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -31.81%
  • GF Value™: €44.73 vs. price of €48.44 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IONS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges IONS:USA0JDI:UKISI:Germany
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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