FATE (Fate Therapeutics) EV-to-EBIT: -1.72 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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Price $2.57
GF Value $0.79
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What is Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT?

Fate Therapeutics FATE +1.98% 33 EV-to-EBIT is -1.72 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FATE with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Biotechnology companies, Fate Therapeutics ranks worse than 270270% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Fate Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $229.25 Mil. Fate Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-133.59 Mil. Therefore, Fate Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.72.

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

FATE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.35   Med: -4.65   Max: 0.48
Current: -1.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Fate Therapeutics was 0.48. The lowest was -76.35. And the median was -4.65.

FATE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 370 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.245 vs FATE: -1.72

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Fate Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $236.98 Mil. Fate Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-133.59 Mil. Fate Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -56.37%.


Fate Therapeutics  (NAS:FATE) 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) %.

Fate Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-133.59/236.9818
=-56.37 %

Fate Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $236.98 Mil.
Fate Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-133.59 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.


Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fate 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.

Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Fate Therapeutics Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Fate Therapeutics Quarterly Data
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FATE vs IMRX, NWBO, FHTX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Fate 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.


Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Fate Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=229.248/-133.59
=-1.72

Fate Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $229.25 Mil.
Fate Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-133.59 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 -1.72 mean?
Fate Therapeutics (FATE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.72 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fate Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fate Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 370 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Fate Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fate Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is -1.72. Based on the distribution chart, Fate Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 370 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fate Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fate Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to IMRX and NWBO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Fate Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fate Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.25. 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 16.25, 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. 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 Fate Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fate Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fate Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fate Therapeutics (FATE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.79, compared to a current price of $2.57 — trading 224.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.72. Fate Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Fate Therapeutics (FATE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.72 as of Aug. 16, 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 Fate Therapeutics (FATE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fate Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.57 is trading 224.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.79. GuruFocus considers Fate Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FATE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.72
  • GF Value™: $0.79 vs. price of $2.57 (224.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Fate Therapeutics Business Description

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Fate Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in the United States. The company is engaged in the development of programmed cellular immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders. The company's cell therapy pipeline is comprised of NK- and T-cell immuno-oncology programs, including off-the-shelf engineered product candidates derived from clonal master iPSC lines, and immuno-regulatory programs, including product candidates to prevent life-threatening complications in patients.
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