IVEVF (Inventiva) EV-to-EBIT: -2.36 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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IVEVF Inventiva SA IVEVF
44 GF Score
Price $3.59
GF Value $0.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Inventiva EV-to-EBIT?

Inventiva IVEVF 44 EV-to-EBIT is -2.36 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates IVEVF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Biotechnology companies, Inventiva ranks worse than 268816.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Inventiva's Enterprise Value is $878.66 Mil. Inventiva's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-372.42 Mil. Therefore, Inventiva's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.36.

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

IVEVF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.97   Med: -2   Max: 0.7
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Inventiva was 0.70. The lowest was -11.97. And the median was -2.00.

IVEVF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 372 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.255 vs IVEVF: -2.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Inventiva's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $657.46 Mil. Inventiva's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-372.42 Mil. Inventiva's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -56.65%.


Inventiva  (OTCPK:IVEVF) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-372.424/657.45888
=-56.65 %

Inventiva's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $657.46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Inventiva's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-372.42 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.


Inventiva EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Inventiva EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inventiva'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.

Inventiva EV-to-EBIT Chart

Inventiva Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.03 -2.52 -2.14 -0.97 -1.84

Inventiva Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.14 0.00 -0.97 0.00 -1.84

IVEVF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Inventiva'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.


Inventiva EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Inventiva EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=878.660/-372.424
=-2.36

Inventiva's current Enterprise Value is $878.66 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Inventiva's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-372.42 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 -2.36 mean?
Inventiva (IVEVF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.36 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Inventiva and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inventiva ranks #999999 out of 372 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Inventiva's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Inventiva's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Inventiva ranks #999999 out of 372 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inventiva has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventiva's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Inventiva ranks #999999 out of 372 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Inventiva in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.26. 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 13.26, based on 372 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 Inventiva and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inventiva's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventiva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventiva (IVEVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.27, compared to a current price of $3.59 — trading 1229.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.36. Inventiva's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Inventiva (IVEVF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.36 as of Jul. 20, 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 Inventiva (IVEVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventiva stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.59 is trading 1229.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.27. GuruFocus considers Inventiva to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IVEVF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -2.36
  • GF Value™: $0.27 vs. price of $3.59 (1229.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Inventiva Business Description

Address 50 rue de Dijon, Daix, FRA, 21121
Inventiva SA is a France-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral small-molecule therapies for the treatment of MASH. The wholly-owned research and development facility and a team with expertise and experience in the development of compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors and epigenetic modulation. Leveraging the expertise, the company is also advancing lanifibranor for the treatment of MASH and has a pipeline of earlier-stage therapeutic programs in oncology. It operates in the segment of Service delivery and clinical stage research, notably into therapies in the areas of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases. All the company's operations are in France.
44GF Score

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