COGT (Cogent Biosciences) EV-to-EBITDA: -17.70 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Cogent Biosciences EV-to-EBITDA?

Cogent Biosciences COGT -1.38% 30 EV-to-EBITDA is -17.70 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates COGT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Biotechnology companies, Cogent Biosciences ranks worse than 251256.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cogent Biosciences's enterprise value is $6,113.70 Mil. Cogent Biosciences's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-345.43 Mil. Therefore, Cogent Biosciences's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -17.70.

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

COGT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.36   Med: -4.09   Max: 0.7
Current: -17.7

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cogent Biosciences was 0.70. The lowest was -29.36. And the median was -4.09.

COGT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 398 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.295 vs COGT: -17.70

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.

As of today (2026-07-22), Cogent Biosciences's stock price is $39.075. Cogent Biosciences's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.197. Therefore, Cogent Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Cogent Biosciences  (NAS:COGT) 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.

Cogent Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=39.075/-2.197
=At Loss

Cogent Biosciences's share price for today is $39.075.
Cogent Biosciences'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 $-2.197.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


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Cogent Biosciences EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cogent Biosciences'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.

Cogent Biosciences EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cogent Biosciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.33 -4.47 -1.69 -2.79 -16.01

Cogent Biosciences Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -2.12 -2.68 -6.20 -16.01 -17.40

COGT vs SRRK, CGON, LGND: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cogent Biosciences'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.


Cogent Biosciences EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cogent Biosciences's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cogent Biosciences's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cogent Biosciences EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cogent Biosciences's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6113.695/-345.428
=-17.70

Cogent Biosciences's current Enterprise Value is $6,113.70 Mil.
Cogent Biosciences'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 $-345.43 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -17.70 mean?
Cogent Biosciences (COGT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -17.70 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cogent Biosciences. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogent Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Cogent Biosciences' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cogent Biosciences' current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.70. Based on the distribution chart, Cogent Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogent Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Biosciences' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SRRK and CGON?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cogent Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 398 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cogent Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.30. 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 12.30, 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. 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 Cogent Biosciences. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogent Biosciences's current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogent Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Cogent Biosciences (COGT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -17.70. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.70. Cogent Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Cogent Biosciences (COGT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.70 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Cogent Biosciences Business Description

Address 275 Wyman Street, 3rd Floor, Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
Cogent Biosciences Inc a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. It designs rational precision therapies that treat the underlying cause of disease and improve the lives of patients. Its program CGT9486, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation as well as other mutations in KIT exon 17. In the vast majority of cases, KIT D816V is responsible for driving Systemic Mastocytosis (SM), a serious disease caused by the unchecked proliferation of mast cells. Exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling.
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