Geron (FRA:GON) EV-to-EBITDA: -21.87 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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FRA:GON Geron Corp FRA:GON
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What is Geron EV-to-EBITDA?

Geron FRA:GON -0.23% 25 EV-to-EBITDA is -21.87 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GON with a GF Score™ of 25/100 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Biotechnology companies, Geron ranks worse than 241545.65% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Geron's enterprise value is €676.5 Mil. Geron's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-30.9 Mil. Therefore, Geron's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -21.87.

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

FRA:GON' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.36   Med: -6.38   Max: 246.52
Current: -21.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Geron was 246.52. The lowest was -30.36. And the median was -6.38.

FRA:GON's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 414 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.55 vs FRA:GON: -21.81

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 (2026-08-29), Geron's stock price is €1.2945. Geron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.095. Therefore, Geron'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).


Geron  (FRA:GON) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.2945/-0.095
=At Loss

Geron's share price for today is €1.2945.
Geron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.095.

* 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?


Geron EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Geron EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geron'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.

Geron EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Geron 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 -2.39 -6.17 -5.16 -12.02 -12.26

Geron Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -10.84 -13.79 -12.26 -22.18 -17.81

FRA:GON vs PHAT, KURA, ODTX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Geron'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.


Geron EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Geron EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=676.466/-30.925
=-21.87

Geron's current Enterprise Value is €676.5 Mil.
Geron's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-30.9 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 -21.87 mean?
Geron (FRA:GON) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -21.87 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Geron. According to the industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #999999 out of 414 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Geron's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Geron's current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.87. Based on the distribution chart, Geron ranks #999999 out of 414 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Geron has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geron's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PHAT and KURA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #999999 out of 414 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Geron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55. 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 13.55, based on 414 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 Geron. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geron's current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geron (FRA:GON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.87. Geron's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Geron (FRA:GON), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.87 as of Aug. 29, 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.

Geron Business Description

Address 919 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Suite 250, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Geron Corp is a biopharmaceutical company focused on blood cancers. Its telomerase inhibitor, RYTELO (imetelstat), is approved in the United States and European Union for certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia. RYTELO inhibits telomerase activity in malignant stem and progenitor cells, which may reduce abnormal cell proliferation while supporting the production of healthy cells. It is also conducting a Phase 3 trial of imetelstat in patients with JAK-inhibitor-refractory or relapsed myelofibrosis (R/R MF) and studies in other hematologic malignancies. The company operates as a single segment, being the development of therapeutic products for oncology.
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