HOOK (HOOKIPA Pharma) EV-to-EBITDA: 0.36 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA?

HOOKIPA Pharma HOOK 50 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.36 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOOK with a GF Score™ of 50/100. Among 404 Biotechnology companies, HOOKIPA Pharma ranks better than 88.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HOOKIPA Pharma's enterprise value is $-19.45 Mil. HOOKIPA Pharma's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-53.86 Mil. Therefore, HOOKIPA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.36.

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

HOOK's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 11.82
* 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 (2026-07-26), HOOKIPA Pharma's stock price is $1.15. HOOKIPA Pharma's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-4.720. Therefore, HOOKIPA 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).


HOOKIPA Pharma  (OTCPK:HOOK) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.15/-4.720
=At Loss

HOOKIPA Pharma's share price for today is $1.15.
HOOKIPA 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 $-4.720.

* 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?


HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HOOKIPA 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.

HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Chart

HOOKIPA Pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.80 -1.39 0.73 0.17 0.36

HOOKIPA Pharma Quarterly Data
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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 0.02 0.13 0.36 0.38 0.34

HOOK vs COCP, LNAI, CYCN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, HOOKIPA 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.


HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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HOOKIPA Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-19.451/-53.858
=0.36

HOOKIPA Pharma's current Enterprise Value is $-19.45 Mil.
HOOKIPA 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 $-53.86 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 0.36 mean?
HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.36 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HOOKIPA Pharma. According to the industry distribution chart, HOOKIPA Pharma ranks #46 out of 404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is HOOKIPA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HOOKIPA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.36. The Biotechnology industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.82. HOOKIPA Pharma's value of 0.36 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOOKIPA Pharma ranks #46 out of 404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HOOKIPA Pharma has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOOKIPA Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COCP and LNAI?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, HOOKIPA Pharma ranks #46 out of 404 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HOOKIPA Pharma in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.82. HOOKIPA Pharma's value of 0.36 is 97% 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 11.82, based on 404 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. HOOKIPA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.36 is 97% 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 HOOKIPA Pharma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOOKIPA Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOOKIPA Pharma stock overvalued right now?
HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.36. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.36 and 97% below the Biotechnology industry median of 11.82. HOOKIPA Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 50/100. 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 HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.36 as of Jul. 26, 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.

HOOKIPA Pharma Business Description

Address 350 Fifth Avenue, 72nd Floor, Suite 7240, New York, NY, USA, 10118
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a class of immunotherapeutics targeting infectious diseases and cancers based on its proprietary arenavirus platform that is designed to reprogram the body's immune system. The company's product candidates are designed to induce specific, robust and durable CD8+ T cells and antibodies to eliminate cancers and serious infectious diseases. Its pipeline includes biological therapies for oncology, targeting human papillomavirus type 16-positive (HPV16+) cancers, KRAS mutated cancers, and other targets. In addition, It is also focused to develop therapies that are intended to provide functional cures for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1).
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