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Pliant TherapeuticsPLRX -7.36%31 EV-to-EBIT is 0.68 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates PLRX with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Biotechnology companies, Pliant Therapeutics ranks better than 80.21% on this metric.
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.
Pliant Therapeutics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-64.10 Mil.
Pliant Therapeutics'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 $-111.46 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.
Pliant Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Pliant Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pliant Therapeutics'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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Pliant Therapeutics'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.
Pliant Therapeutics EV-to-EBIT vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Pliant Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pliant Therapeutics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Pliant Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $-75.86 Mil.
Pliant Therapeutics'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 $-111.46 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.
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.68 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pliant Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #74 out of 374 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Pliant Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pliant Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.68. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.87. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 0.68 is 94.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #74 out of 374 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pliant Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pliant Therapeutics' EV-to-EBIT compare to BYSI and MCRB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #74 out of 374 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pliant Therapeutics in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.87. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 0.68 is 94.7% below this benchmark. 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 12.87, based on 374 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. Pliant Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.68 is 94.7% below 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 Pliant Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pliant Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pliant Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.68. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.68 and 94.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 12.87. Pliant Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.68 as of Jul. 21, 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.
Pliant Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of integrin-based therapies. The company operates as a single reportable segment focused on developing and commercializing novel integrin-based treatments. Its lead product candidate, PLN-101095, is an oral small molecule targeting integrins for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also advances a pipeline of integrin-based programs across multiple disease areas through its proprietary drug discovery platform.
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