GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) EV-to-EBIT: 29.90 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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NSE:GLAXO GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd NSE:GLAXO
77 GF Score
Price ₹2,647.00
GF Value ₹2,642.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT?

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals NSE:GLAXO -0.57% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 29.90 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 40.16. GuruFocus rates NSE:GLAXO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,642.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 690 Drug Manufacturers companies, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 74.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value is ₹421,263 Mil. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,087 Mil. Therefore, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBIT for today is 29.90.

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

NSE:GLAXO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -151.63   Med: 40.16   Max: 583.64
Current: 29.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals was 583.64. The lowest was -151.63. And the median was 40.16.

NSE:GLAXO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
74.93% of 690 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 15.57 vs NSE:GLAXO: 29.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹359,523 Mil. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,087 Mil. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.92%.


GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals  (NSE:GLAXO) 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) %.

GlaxoSmithKline 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 )
=14087.4/359523.198
=3.92 %

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹359,523 Mil.
GlaxoSmithKline 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 ₹14,087 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.


GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlaxoSmithKline 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.

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Chart

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:GLAXO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline 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.


GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=421263.305/14087.4
=29.90

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is ₹421,263 Mil.
GlaxoSmithKline 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 ₹14,087 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 29.90 mean?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.90 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 40.16. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #517 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-EBIT of 29.90 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 40.16. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.57. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 29.90 is 92% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #517 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBIT compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #517 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.57. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 29.90 is 92% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 40.16 vs. the industry median of 15.57, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Drug Manufacturers companies is 15.57, based on 690 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. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.90 is 92% above the industry median. 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.90, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 40.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,642.37, compared to a current price of ₹2,647.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.90, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 40.16 and 92% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 15.57. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.90 as of Aug. 05, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2,647.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,642.37. GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:GLAXO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 29.90 (26% below median its 10-year median of 40.16)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,642.37 vs. price of ₹2,647.00 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 92% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#517 of 690)

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


GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges 500660:India
Address Dr. Annie Besant Road, No. 252, GSK House, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400030
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals. It is healthcare organisation focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of General Medicines which includes anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, hormones, dermatologicals, vaccines for both children and adults, and specialty medicines for respiratory and oncology. Its focused brands are Augmentin, Ceftum, Flutivate, T-bat, Betnovate, Neosporin, Tenovate, Physiogel, Calpol and Calpol T. The company has single reportable segment. The company has presence in India, and also Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
77GF Score

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