ESPR (Esperion Therapeutics) EV-to-EBIT: 11.54 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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ESPR Esperion Therapeutics Inc ESPR
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Price $3.18
GF Value $2.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT?

Esperion Therapeutics ESPR -0.31% 62 EV-to-EBIT is 11.54 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates ESPR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Drug Manufacturers companies, Esperion Therapeutics ranks better than 63.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Esperion Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $915.9 Mil. Esperion Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.4 Mil. Therefore, Esperion Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.54.

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

ESPR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.36   Med: -3.66   Max: 81.35
Current: 11.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Esperion Therapeutics was 81.35. The lowest was -37.36. And the median was -3.66.

ESPR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
63.97% of 691 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 15.68 vs ESPR: 11.54

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Esperion Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $801.8 Mil. Esperion Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.4 Mil. Esperion Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.90%.


Esperion Therapeutics  (NAS:ESPR) 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) %.

Esperion Therapeutics'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 )
=79.389/801.7597
=9.90 %

Esperion Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $801.8 Mil.
Esperion Therapeutics'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 $79.4 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.


Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Esperion 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.

Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Esperion Therapeutics Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Esperion Therapeutics Quarterly Data
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ESPR vs AMPH, NIKA, BIOA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Esperion 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.


Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Esperion Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=915.935/79.389
=11.54

Esperion Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $915.9 Mil.
Esperion Therapeutics'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 $79.4 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 11.54 mean?
Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.54 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Esperion Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Esperion Therapeutics ranks #249 out of 691 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Esperion Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Esperion Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.68. Esperion Therapeutics' value of 11.54 is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esperion Therapeutics ranks #249 out of 691 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Esperion Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Esperion Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMPH and NIKA?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Esperion Therapeutics ranks #249 out of 691 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Esperion Therapeutics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.68. Esperion Therapeutics' value of 11.54 is 26.4% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Drug Manufacturers companies is 15.68, based on 691 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. Esperion Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.54 is 26.4% 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 Esperion Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esperion Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esperion Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $3.18 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.54 and 26.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 15.68. Esperion Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.54 as of Aug. 04, 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 Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esperion Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.18 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30. GuruFocus considers Esperion Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ESPR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.54
  • GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $3.18 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#249 of 691)

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


Esperion Therapeutics Business Description

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Esperion Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company currently focused on bringing new medicines to patients that address unmet medical needs. It has developed and is commercializing U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, approved oral, once-daily, non-statin medicines for patients who are at risk for cardiovascular disease (or CVD and are struggling with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or LDL-C. The Company views its operations and manages its business in one operating segment, which is the business of researching, developing, and commercializing therapies for the treatment of patients with elevated LDL-C. The company depends almost entirely on the success of two products, the bempedoic acid tablet and the bempedoic acid/ezetimibe combination tablet.
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