Biogen (XSWX:BIIB) EV-to-EBIT: 17.26 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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XSWX:BIIB Biogen Inc XSWX:BIIB
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Price CHF173.46
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What is Biogen EV-to-EBIT?

Biogen XSWX:BIIB 74 EV-to-EBIT is 17.26 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 11.91. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BIIB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF166.31. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Drug Manufacturers companies, Biogen ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Biogen's Enterprise Value is CHF26,250 Mil. Biogen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,521 Mil. Therefore, Biogen's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.26.

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

XSWX:BIIB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06   Med: 11.91   Max: 28.45
Current: 16.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Biogen was 28.45. The lowest was 6.06. And the median was 11.91.

XSWX:BIIB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
52.46% of 690 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 15.46 vs XSWX:BIIB: 16.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Biogen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF23,055 Mil. Biogen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,521 Mil. Biogen's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.60%.


Biogen  (XSWX:BIIB) 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) %.

Biogen'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 )
=1521.132/23054.718
=6.60 %

Biogen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF23,055 Mil.
Biogen'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 CHF1,521 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.


Biogen EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Biogen EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biogen'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.

Biogen EV-to-EBIT Chart

Biogen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Biogen 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 12.07 10.85 10.71 15.68 15.46

XSWX:BIIB vs OGN, AMRN, SCLX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Biogen'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.


Biogen EV-to-EBIT vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Biogen EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=26250.007/1521.132
=17.26

Biogen's current Enterprise Value is CHF26,250 Mil.
Biogen'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 CHF1,521 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 17.26 mean?
Biogen (XSWX:BIIB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Biogen and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 11.91. Over the past decade, Biogen's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.06 to 28.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #362 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Biogen's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Biogen's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 28.45. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.46. Biogen's value of 17.26 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biogen ranks #362 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Biogen has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biogen's EV-to-EBIT compare to OGN and AMRN?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #362 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Biogen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.46. Biogen's value of 17.26 is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Biogen's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.06 to 28.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.91 vs. the industry median of 15.46, Biogen 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 15.46, 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. Biogen's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 is 11.6% 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 Biogen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Biogen's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 11.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biogen stock overvalued right now?
Biogen (XSWX:BIIB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF166.31, compared to a current price of CHF173.46 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.91 and 11.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 15.46. Biogen's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Biogen (XSWX:BIIB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26 as of Jul. 25, 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 Biogen (XSWX:BIIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biogen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF173.46 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF166.31.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BIIB:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 17.26 (45% above median its 10-year median of 11.91)
  • GF Value™: CHF166.31 vs. price of CHF173.46 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#362 of 690)

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


Biogen Business Description

Address 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Biogen is an established biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for neurodegenerative and rare diseases. Its declining multiple sclerosis franchise is its largest revenue generator and contributed 40% of total revenue in 2025. Biogen also generates significant revenue from its CD20 collaboration agreements with Roche (19% of total in 2025), which includes oncology drugs Rituxan and Gazyva and multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. Biogen's newer franchises include Spinraza (spinal muscular atrophy, with partner Ionis), Leqembi (Alzheimer's disease, collabroation revenue from its partner Eisai), Skyclarys (Friedreich's ataxia, Reata), Zurzuvae (postpartum depression, Sage), and Qalsody (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Ionis).
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