CEL-SCI (FRA:LSR) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.51 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA?

CEL-SCI FRA:LSR 31 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.51 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LSR with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Biotechnology companies, CEL-SCI ranks worse than 251256.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CEL-SCI's enterprise value is €23.77 Mil. CEL-SCI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-15.77 Mil. Therefore, CEL-SCI's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.51.

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

FRA:LSR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.47   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -1.47

FRA:LSR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 398 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.29 vs FRA:LSR: -1.47

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 (2026-07-18), CEL-SCI's stock price is €1.00. CEL-SCI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.988. Therefore, CEL-SCI'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).


CEL-SCI  (FRA:LSR) 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.

CEL-SCI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.00/-2.988
=At Loss

CEL-SCI's share price for today is €1.00.
CEL-SCI'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 €-2.988.

* 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?


CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEL-SCI'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.

CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CEL-SCI Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.60 -3.99 -2.49 -3.35 -3.46

CEL-SCI 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 -1.28 -0.98 -3.46 -2.43 -1.85

FRA:LSR vs OTLC, AEON, CLRB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, CEL-SCI'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.


CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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CEL-SCI EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=23.770/-15.772
=-1.51

CEL-SCI's current Enterprise Value is €23.77 Mil.
CEL-SCI'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 €-15.77 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 -1.51 mean?
CEL-SCI (FRA:LSR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.51 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CEL-SCI. According to the industry distribution chart, CEL-SCI ranks #999999 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is CEL-SCI's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CEL-SCI's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.51. Based on the distribution chart, CEL-SCI ranks #999999 out of 398 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEL-SCI has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEL-SCI's EV-to-EBITDA compare to OTLC and AEON?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, CEL-SCI ranks #999999 out of 398 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CEL-SCI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.29. 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. 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 CEL-SCI. 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. CEL-SCI's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEL-SCI stock overvalued right now?
CEL-SCI (FRA:LSR) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -1.51. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.51. CEL-SCI's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 CEL-SCI (FRA:LSR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.51 as of Jul. 18, 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.

CEL-SCI Business Description

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Address 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 802, Vienna, VA, USA, 22182
CEL-SCI Corp is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to research and development directed at improving the treatment of cancer and other diseases by using the immune system, the body's natural defense system. The company is focused on the development of the following product candidates and technologies: 1) Multikine, an investigational Phase 3 immunotherapy under development for the potential treatment of certain head and neck cancers; 2) LEAPS (Ligand Epitope Antigen Presentation System) technology, for the potential treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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