EFTR (eFFECTOR Therapeutics) EV-to-EBIT: 0.16 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT?

eFFECTOR Therapeutics EFTR EV-to-EBIT is 0.16 as of Aug. 17, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, eFFECTOR Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $-5.13 Mil. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was $-31.65 Mil. Therefore, eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.16.

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

EFTR's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 16.275
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $51.01 Mil. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 was $-31.65 Mil. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was -62.04%.


eFFECTOR Therapeutics  (OTCPK:EFTR) 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) %.

eFFECTOR Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2024 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2024 )
=-31.652/51.01478
=-62.04 %

eFFECTOR Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $51.01 Mil.
eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-31.65 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.


eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for eFFECTOR Therapeutics'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.

eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Chart

eFFECTOR Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 17.36 -0.58 -1.13

eFFECTOR Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -0.49 -1.34 -1.21 -1.13 -1.61

EFTR vs NTBLQ, MTEM, VRTX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, eFFECTOR Therapeutics'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.


eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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



eFFECTOR Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-5.132/-31.652
=0.16

eFFECTOR Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $-5.13 Mil.
eFFECTOR Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-31.65 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 0.16 mean?
eFFECTOR Therapeutics (EFTR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on eFFECTOR Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is eFFECTOR Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
eFFECTOR Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.28. eFFECTOR Therapeutics' value of 0.16 is 99% below this industry median.
How does eFFECTOR Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to NTBLQ and MTEM?
eFFECTOR Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.28. eFFECTOR Therapeutics' value of 0.16 is 99% 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Biotechnology companies is 16.28, based on 370 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. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 is 99% 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 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 eFFECTOR Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eFFECTOR Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eFFECTOR Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
eFFECTOR Therapeutics (EFTR) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.16. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16 and 99% below the Biotechnology industry median of 16.28. 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 eFFECTOR Therapeutics (EFTR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16 as of Aug. 17, 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.

eFFECTOR Therapeutics Business Description

Address 142 North Cedros Avenue, Suite B, Solana Beach, CA, USA, 92075
eFFECTOR Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering the development of a new class of oncology drugs referred to as selective translation regulator inhibitors (STRIs).