Inovio Pharmaceuticals (MEX:INO) EV-to-EBIT: -0.27 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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MEX:INO Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:INO
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Price MXN11.50
GF Value MXN3.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT?

Inovio Pharmaceuticals MEX:INO -36.11% 40 EV-to-EBIT is -0.27 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:INO with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Biotechnology companies, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 261779.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value is MXN435.92 Mil. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,605.48 Mil. Therefore, Inovio Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.27.

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

MEX:INO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.16   Med: -2.35   Max: 0.37
Current: -0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Inovio Pharmaceuticals was 0.37. The lowest was -31.16. And the median was -2.35.

MEX:INO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 382 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.555 vs MEX:INO: -0.29

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,556.54 Mil. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,605.48 Mil. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -103.14%.


Inovio Pharmaceuticals  (MEX:INO) 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) %.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=-1605.477/1556.5394
=-103.14 %

Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,556.54 Mil.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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 MXN-1,605.48 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.


Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Inovio Pharmaceuticals 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 -2.38 -0.63 -0.18 0.15 -0.83

Inovio Pharmaceuticals 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 -0.03 -0.41 -0.75 -0.83 -1.06

MEX:INO vs TELO, ELTX, ALPS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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.


Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Inovio Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=435.917/-1605.477
=-0.27

Inovio Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is MXN435.92 Mil.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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 MXN-1,605.48 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 -0.27 mean?
Inovio Pharmaceuticals (MEX:INO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.27 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Inovio Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Inovio Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Inovio Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.27. Based on the distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 382 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inovio Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inovio Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBIT compare to TELO and ELTX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 382 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Inovio Pharmaceuticals 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 Inovio Pharmaceuticals 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. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inovio Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inovio Pharmaceuticals (MEX:INO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3.68, compared to a current price of MXN11.50 — trading 212.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.27. Inovio Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Inovio Pharmaceuticals (MEX:INO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.27 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.

Is Inovio Pharmaceuticals (MEX:INO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inovio Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN11.50 is trading 212.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3.68. GuruFocus considers Inovio Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:INO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.27
  • GF Value™: MXN3.68 vs. price of MXN11.50 (212.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Inovio Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges INO:USA0A43:UKGBM:Germany
Address 660 West Germantown Pike, Suite 110, Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA, 19462
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from diseases associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), cancer and infectious diseases. INOVIO's platform harnesses the power of in vivo protein production, featuring optimized design and delivery of DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. Its candidate is INO-3107 for the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a chronic, rare and debilitating disease of the respiratory tract caused by HPV infection. In its completed Phase 1/2 clinical trial of INO-3107 for the treatment of HPV-6 and HPV-11-associated RRP.
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