EPIX (ESSA Pharma) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.26 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA?

ESSA Pharma EPIX 22 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.26 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates EPIX with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ESSA Pharma's enterprise value is $-100.10 Mil. ESSA Pharma's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-23.52 Mil. Therefore, ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.26.

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

EPIX's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 13.94
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-25), ESSA Pharma's stock price is $0.2012. ESSA Pharma's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-0.560. Therefore, ESSA Pharma'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).


ESSA Pharma  (NAS:EPIX) 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.

ESSA Pharma's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.2012/-0.560
=At Loss

ESSA Pharma's share price for today is $0.2012.
ESSA Pharma's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.560.

* 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?


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESSA Pharma'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.

ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Chart

ESSA Pharma Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
EV-to-EBITDA
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ESSA Pharma Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -3.14 -5.01 1.33 1.59 1.45

EPIX vs SLXN, NLSP, PTNT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ESSA Pharma'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.


ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ESSA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-100.101/-23.522
=4.26

ESSA Pharma's current Enterprise Value is $-100.10 Mil.
ESSA Pharma's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.52 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 4.26 mean?
ESSA Pharma (EPIX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.26 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ESSA Pharma.
Is ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.26. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.94. ESSA Pharma's value of 4.26 is 69.4% below this industry median. Overall, ESSA Pharma has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SLXN and NLSP?
ESSA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA of 4.26 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.94. ESSA Pharma's value of 4.26 is 69.4% 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 13.94, based on 407 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. ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.26 is 69.4% 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 ESSA Pharma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESSA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESSA Pharma stock overvalued right now?
ESSA Pharma (EPIX) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.26. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.26 and 69.4% below the Biotechnology industry median of 13.94. ESSA Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 ESSA Pharma (EPIX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.26 as of Aug. 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.

ESSA Pharma Business Description

Address 999 West Broadway Street, Suite 720, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 1K5
ESSA Pharma Inc is a pharmaceutical company. The company was focused on the development of small-molecule drugs for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. It was developing drugs that selectively block the amino-terminal domain of the androgen receptor, potentially overcoming the known AR-dependent resistance mechanisms of CRPC and providing CRPC patients with the potential for increased progression-free and overall survival. Currently, the company has terminated its clinical trials and other studies.
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