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Galectin TherapeuticsGALT -8.05%16 EV-to-EBIT is -17.10 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates GALT with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Biotechnology companies, Galectin Therapeutics ranks worse than 261779.84% on this metric.
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.
Galectin Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $307.55 Mil.
Galectin 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 $-18.68 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.
* 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Galectin 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.
Galectin Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Galectin Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $319.41 Mil.
Galectin 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 $-18.68 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.
Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -17.10 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Galectin Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Galectin Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Galectin Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is -17.10. Based on the distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Galectin Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galectin Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to SRZN and CNXU?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 382 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Galectin Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.56. 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 12.56, based on 382 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 Galectin Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galectin Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galectin Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -17.10. The current EV-to-EBIT is -17.10. Galectin Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 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 Galectin Therapeutics (GALT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -17.10 as of Jul. 31, 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.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company focuses on drug research and development to create new therapies for fibrotic disease, cancer, and selected other diseases. Its galectin-3 inhibitor is belapectin (GR-MD-02), which has been demonstrated in preclinical models to reverse liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
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