NWBO (Northwest Biotherapeutics) EV-to-EBIT: -10.40 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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What is Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT?

Northwest Biotherapeutics NWBO +2.86% 11 EV-to-EBIT is -10.40 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWBO with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Biotechnology companies, Northwest Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 264550% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Northwest Biotherapeutics's Enterprise Value is $363.93 Mil. Northwest Biotherapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-34.99 Mil. Therefore, Northwest Biotherapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is -10.40.

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

NWBO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.43   Med: -4.81   Max: 45.3
Current: -10.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Northwest Biotherapeutics was 45.30. The lowest was -19.43. And the median was -4.81.

NWBO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 378 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 14.03 vs NWBO: -10.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Northwest Biotherapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $394.02 Mil. Northwest Biotherapeutics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-34.99 Mil. Northwest Biotherapeutics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.88%.


Northwest Biotherapeutics  (OTCPK:NWBO) 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) %.

Northwest Biotherapeutics'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 )
=-34.986/394.0239705
=-8.88 %

Northwest Biotherapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $394.02 Mil.
Northwest Biotherapeutics'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 $-34.99 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.


Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northwest Biotherapeutics'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.

Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Northwest Biotherapeutics Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Northwest Biotherapeutics Quarterly Data
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NWBO vs FATE, IMRX, FHTX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Northwest Biotherapeutics'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.


Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Northwest Biotherapeutics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Northwest Biotherapeutics's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=363.925/-34.986
=-10.40

Northwest Biotherapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $363.93 Mil.
Northwest Biotherapeutics'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 $-34.99 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 -10.40 mean?
Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -10.40 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Northwest Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 378 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Northwest Biotherapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Northwest Biotherapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is -10.40. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 378 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northwest Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Biotherapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to FATE and IMRX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Northwest Biotherapeutics ranks #999999 out of 378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Northwest Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.03. 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 14.03, based on 378 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 Northwest Biotherapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Biotherapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is -10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northwest Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -10.40. The current EV-to-EBIT is -10.40. Northwest Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 5 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 Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -10.40 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Northwest Biotherapeutics Business Description

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Address 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 800, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immune therapies for cancer. The target is a broad range of solid-tumor cancers. The company has a proprietary manufacturing technology, which it uses to produce a personalized vaccine. The product portfolio includes product candidates such as DCVax-L, for patients with brain cancer; DCVax-Direct, direct injection into all types of inoperable solid tumor cancers, and DCVax for late-stage ovarian cancer. DCVax-Prostate, for late-stage prostate cancer, has received clearance from the U.S Food and Drug Administration.
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