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Galectin TherapeuticsGALT -8.05%16 EV-to-EBITDA is -17.15 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates GALT with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Biotechnology companies, Galectin Therapeutics ranks worse than 243308.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Galectin Therapeutics's enterprise value is $319.40 Mil.
Galectin Therapeutics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.62 Mil. Therefore, Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -17.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GALT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.15 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -17.15
GALT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 411
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.05
vs GALT: -17.15
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.
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.
Galectin Therapeutics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Galectin Therapeutics's share price for today is $2.97.
Galectin Therapeutics'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 $-0.410.
* 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).
Galectin Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galectin Therapeutics'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, Galectin Therapeutics'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.
Galectin Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galectin Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Galectin Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $319.40 Mil.
Galectin Therapeutics'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 $-18.62 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.
Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -17.15 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Galectin Therapeutics. According to the industry distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 411 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Galectin Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Galectin Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.15. Based on the distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 411 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Galectin Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galectin Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SRZN and CNXU?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Galectin Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 411 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Galectin Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.05. 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 12.05, based on 411 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 Galectin Therapeutics. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galectin Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galectin Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -17.15. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.15. Galectin Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 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 Galectin Therapeutics (GALT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.15 as of Aug. 01, 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.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The company focuses on drug research and development to create new therapies for fibrotic disease, cancer, and selected other diseases. Its galectin-3 inhibitor is belapectin (GR-MD-02), which has been demonstrated in preclinical models to reverse liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
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