NKGN (NKGen Biotech) EV-to-EBIT: -1.80 (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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What is NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT?

NKGen Biotech NKGN EV-to-EBIT is -1.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NKGen Biotech's Enterprise Value is $38.46 Mil. NKGen Biotech's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was $-21.34 Mil. Therefore, NKGen Biotech's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.80.

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

NKGN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.8   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -1.8

NKGN's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 14.64 vs NKGN: -1.80

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. NKGen Biotech's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $56.64 Mil. NKGen Biotech's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was $-21.34 Mil. NKGen Biotech's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -37.67%.


NKGen Biotech  (OTCPK:NKGN) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-21.337/56.64184942
=-37.67 %

NKGen Biotech's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $56.64 Mil.
NKGen Biotech's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-21.34 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.


NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NKGen Biotech'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.

NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT Chart

NKGen Biotech Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
-207.77 -3.08 -0.76 -1.73

NKGen Biotech Quarterly Data
Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.81 -0.68 -1.01 -1.97 -2.66

NKGN vs CALC, CLGN, MBRX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, NKGen Biotech'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.


NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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



NKGen Biotech EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=38.461/-21.337
=-1.80

NKGen Biotech's current Enterprise Value is $38.46 Mil.
NKGen Biotech's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-21.34 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 -1.80 mean?
NKGen Biotech (NKGN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NKGen Biotech and its competitors.
Is NKGen Biotech's EV-to-EBIT too high?
NKGen Biotech's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.80.
How does NKGen Biotech's EV-to-EBIT compare to CALC and CLGN?
NKGen Biotech's EV-to-EBIT of -1.80 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.64. 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 14.64, based on 369 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 NKGen Biotech and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NKGen Biotech's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NKGen Biotech stock overvalued right now?
NKGen Biotech (NKGN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.80. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.80. 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 NKGen Biotech (NKGN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.80 as of Sep. 15, 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.

NKGen Biotech Business Description

Address 3001 Daimler Street, Santa Ana, CA, USA, 92705
NKGen Biotech Inc is a biotechnology company developing cell therapies for neurodegenerative and oncological diseases based on activated NK cells. NK cells are part of the human innate immune response system that can selectively identify and destroy abnormal or diseased cells. Its product candidates are based on a proprietary manufacturing and cryopreservation process that produces SuperNKTM (SNK) cells that have shown increased activity as compared to the starting population of NK cells, based on the results of in vitro experiments performed by NKMAX, as defined by parameters such as cytotoxicity, cytokine production and activating receptor expression. SNK cells can be produced in large quantities and cryopreserved while maintaining high levels of cytotoxicity.