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AlectorALEC +1.69%28 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALEC with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Biotechnology companies, Alector ranks better than 94.97% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Alector's enterprise value is $-5.43 Mil.
Alector's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-126.33 Mil. Therefore, Alector's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alector's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ALEC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.71 Med: -0.54 Max: 7.34
Current: 0.04
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Alector was 7.34. The lowest was -53.71. And the median was -0.54.
ALEC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 94.97% of 398
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.29
vs ALEC: 0.04
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Alector (NAS:ALEC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Alector's share price for today is $1.50.
Alector's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-1.190.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Alector's EV-to-EBITDA 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, Alector's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Alector EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Alector's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alector's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Alector's current Enterprise Value is $-5.43 Mil.
Alector's EBITDA 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 $-126.33 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.
Alector (ALEC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.04 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alector. According to the industry distribution chart, Alector ranks #20 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Alector's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Alector's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.04. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.29. Alector's value of 0.04 is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alector ranks #20 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alector has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alector's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TNXP and IMUX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Alector ranks #20 out of 398 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Alector in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.29. Alector's value of 0.04 is 99.7% 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-EBITDA for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 12.29, based on 398 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alector's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 99.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alector. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alector's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alector stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alector (ALEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.72, compared to a current price of $1.50 — trading 108.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.04 and 99.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 12.29. Alector's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alector (ALEC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Jul. 17, 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 Alector (ALEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alector stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.50 is trading 108.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.72.
GuruFocus considers Alector to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALEC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 0.04
GF Value™: $0.72 vs. price of $1.50 (108.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% below the Biotechnology median (#20 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alector Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The company advances a pipeline of product candidates including Nivisnebart (AL101/GSK4527226) for Alzheimer's disease, AL137 for Alzheimer's disease, AL050 for Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, and AL064, an siRNA program targeting tau for Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies, supported by its proprietary Alector Brain Carrier (ABC) platform designed to improve delivery of therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier.
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