EPIX (ESSA Pharma) EV-to-EBIT: 4.24 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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What is ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT?

ESSA Pharma EPIX 22 EV-to-EBIT is 4.24 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates EPIX with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, ESSA Pharma's Enterprise Value is $-100.10 Mil. ESSA Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-23.61 Mil. Therefore, ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.24.

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

EPIX's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 16.02
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. ESSA Pharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $-34.16 Mil. ESSA Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-23.61 Mil. ESSA Pharma's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 69.11%.


ESSA Pharma  (NAS:EPIX) 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) %.

ESSA Pharma's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-23.607/-34.1587
=69.11 %

ESSA Pharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $-34.16 Mil.
ESSA Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.61 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.


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESSA Pharma'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.

ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT Chart

ESSA Pharma Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.18 -4.27 2.47 0.44 -4.99

ESSA Pharma Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -3.13 -4.99 1.33 1.58 1.45

EPIX vs SLXN, NLSP, PTNT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ESSA Pharma'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.


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBIT Calculation

ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-100.101/-23.607
=4.24

ESSA Pharma's current Enterprise Value is $-100.10 Mil.
ESSA Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.61 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 4.24 mean?
ESSA Pharma (EPIX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.24 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ESSA Pharma and its competitors.
Is ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.24. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.02. ESSA Pharma's value of 4.24 is 73.5% below this industry median. Overall, ESSA Pharma has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBIT compare to SLXN and NLSP?
ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBIT of 4.24 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.02. ESSA Pharma's value of 4.24 is 73.5% 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 16.02, based on 377 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. ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.24 is 73.5% 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 ESSA Pharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESSA Pharma stock overvalued right now?
ESSA Pharma (EPIX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 4.24. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.24 and 73.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 16.02. ESSA Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 ESSA Pharma (EPIX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.24 as of Aug. 24, 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.

ESSA Pharma Business Description

Address 999 West Broadway Street, Suite 720, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 1K5
ESSA Pharma Inc is a pharmaceutical company. The company was focused on the development of small-molecule drugs for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. It was developing drugs that selectively block the amino-terminal domain of the androgen receptor, potentially overcoming the known AR-dependent resistance mechanisms of CRPC and providing CRPC patients with the potential for increased progression-free and overall survival. Currently, the company has terminated its clinical trials and other studies.
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