LTRN (Lantern Pharma) EV-to-EBIT: -1.30 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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LTRN Lantern Pharma Inc LTRN
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What is Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT?

Lantern Pharma LTRN -7.36% 33 EV-to-EBIT is -1.30 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTRN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Biotechnology companies, Lantern Pharma ranks worse than 265251.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lantern Pharma's Enterprise Value is $20.04 Mil. Lantern Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-15.47 Mil. Therefore, Lantern Pharma's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.30.

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

LTRN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.44   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -1.3

LTRN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 377 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.02 vs LTRN: -1.30

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lantern Pharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $45.88 Mil. Lantern Pharma's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-15.47 Mil. Lantern Pharma's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -33.71%.


Lantern Pharma  (NAS:LTRN) 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) %.

Lantern Pharma'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 )
=-15.466/45.88403
=-33.71 %

Lantern Pharma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $45.88 Mil.
Lantern Pharma'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 $-15.47 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.


Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lantern Pharma'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.

Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lantern Pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.43 -0.72 -0.27 -0.48 -1.34

Lantern Pharma Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -0.89 -1.82 -1.34 -0.55 -2.97

LTRN vs VERU, NTRB, NNVC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lantern Pharma'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.


Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Lantern Pharma EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=20.038/-15.466
=-1.30

Lantern Pharma's current Enterprise Value is $20.04 Mil.
Lantern Pharma'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 $-15.47 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 -1.30 mean?
Lantern Pharma (LTRN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.30 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lantern Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Lantern Pharma's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lantern Pharma's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lantern Pharma has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lantern Pharma's EV-to-EBIT compare to VERU and NTRB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lantern Pharma ranks #999999 out of 377 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lantern Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.02. 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 16.02, based on 377 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 Lantern Pharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lantern Pharma's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lantern Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Lantern Pharma (LTRN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.30. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.30. Lantern Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Lantern Pharma (LTRN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.30 as of Aug. 24, 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.

Lantern Pharma Business Description

Address 1920 McKinney Avenue, 7th Floor, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Lantern Pharma Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oncology drug candidates using its artificial intelligence platform. The company utilizes its proprietary RADR platform to identify, develop, and advance small molecule therapies and antibody-drug conjugates, with a pipeline that includes three lead small molecule drug candidates (LP-300, LP-184, and LP-284) targeting solid tumors and blood cancers. It also advances programs through its subsidiary focused on central nervous system and brain cancers.
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