KPTI (Karyopharm Therapeutics) EV-to-EBIT: -1.26 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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KPTI Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc KPTI
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Price $2.05
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What is Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT?

Karyopharm Therapeutics KPTI -2.15% 51 EV-to-EBIT is -1.26 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates KPTI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Biotechnology companies, Karyopharm Therapeutics ranks worse than 272479.29% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Karyopharm Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $186.4 Mil. Karyopharm Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-147.6 Mil. Therefore, Karyopharm Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.26.

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

KPTI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.64   Med: -2.86   Max: -0.16
Current: -1.26

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Karyopharm Therapeutics was -0.16. The lowest was -10.64. And the median was -2.86.

KPTI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 367 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 15.96 vs KPTI: -1.26

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Karyopharm Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $265.6 Mil. Karyopharm Therapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-147.6 Mil. Karyopharm Therapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -55.56%.


Karyopharm Therapeutics  (NAS:KPTI) 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) %.

Karyopharm 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 )
=-147.553/265.59408
=-55.56 %

Karyopharm Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $265.6 Mil.
Karyopharm 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 $-147.6 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.


Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karyopharm 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.

Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Karyopharm Therapeutics 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 -4.49 -2.04 -0.71 -4.40 -2.03

Karyopharm Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -7.45 -2.24 -2.59 -2.03 -1.80

KPTI vs TNYA, HUMA, CRBP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Karyopharm 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.


Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Karyopharm Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=186.374/-147.553
=-1.26

Karyopharm Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $186.4 Mil.
Karyopharm 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 $-147.6 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 -1.26 mean?
Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.26 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Karyopharm Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karyopharm Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 367 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Karyopharm Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Karyopharm Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is -1.26. Based on the distribution chart, Karyopharm Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 367 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karyopharm Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karyopharm Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to TNYA and HUMA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Karyopharm Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 367 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Karyopharm Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.96. 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 15.96, based on 367 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 Karyopharm Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karyopharm Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karyopharm Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.68, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.26. Karyopharm Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.26 as of Aug. 12, 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 Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyopharm Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.68. GuruFocus considers Karyopharm Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KPTI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.26
  • GF Value™: $5.68 vs. price of $2.05 (64% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Karyopharm Therapeutics Business Description

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Address 85 Wells Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on novel cancer therapies and dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs directed against nuclear export for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The company conducts research focused on intracellular communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm and has developed small-molecule compounds that inhibit exportin 1 (XPO1), a nuclear export protein. It is focused on marketing XPOVIO (selinexor).
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