CUE (Cue Biopharma) EV-to-EBIT: -5.56 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CUE Cue Biopharma Inc CUE
45 GF Score
Price $28.01
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT?

Cue Biopharma CUE -7.50% 45 EV-to-EBIT is -5.56 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CUE with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Biotechnology companies, Cue Biopharma ranks worse than 262466.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cue Biopharma's Enterprise Value is $104.71 Mil. Cue Biopharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.85 Mil. Therefore, Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT for today is -5.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CUE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.67   Med: -2.44   Max: -0.11
Current: -5.56

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cue Biopharma was -0.11. The lowest was -19.67. And the median was -2.44.

CUE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 381 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.81 vs CUE: -5.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cue Biopharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.51 Mil. Cue Biopharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.85 Mil. Cue Biopharma's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -198.18%.


Cue Biopharma  (NAS:CUE) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Cue Biopharma's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-18.848/9.510735
=-198.18 %

Cue Biopharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.51 Mil.
Cue Biopharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.85 Mil.

* 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.


Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* 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.

Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cue Biopharma Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.09 -1.26 -1.84 -1.35 -0.26

Cue Biopharma Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.26 -0.84 -1.16 -0.26 -0.50

CUE vs CNTB, CDXS, HURA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


CUE
45GF Score
Cue Biopharma Inc CUE
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Cue Biopharma EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=104.714/-18.848
=-5.56

Cue Biopharma's current Enterprise Value is $104.71 Mil.
Cue Biopharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.85 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -5.56 mean?
Cue Biopharma (CUE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -5.56 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cue Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cue Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 381 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cue Biopharma's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.56. Based on the distribution chart, Cue Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 381 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cue Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cue Biopharma's EV-to-EBIT compare to CNTB and CDXS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cue Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 381 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cue Biopharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Biotechnology companies is 12.81, based on 381 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cue Biopharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cue Biopharma's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cue Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Cue Biopharma (CUE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -5.56. The current EV-to-EBIT is -5.56. Cue Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cue Biopharma (CUE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -5.56 as of Jul. 29, 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.

Cue Biopharma Business Description

Other Exchanges 1UC0:Germany
Address 40 Guest Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02135
Cue Biopharma Inc is a clinical-stage therapeutics company focused on advancing a robust portfolio of potentially transformative therapies aimed at enabling functional cures across immunological disorders. Its product pipeline includes CUE-221, an anti-IgE antibody candidate being developed for allergic diseases. The company has also developed the Immuno-STAT platform for targeting disease-related T cells and is developing CUE-401, an IL-2 and TGF-B therapeutic candidate for autoimmune diseases.
45GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CUE

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$28.01
Price