Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.03 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA?

Ascendis Health JSE:ASC 11 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ASC with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ascendis Health's enterprise value is R485 Mil. Ascendis Health's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2023 was R-239 Mil. Therefore, Ascendis Health's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.03.

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

JSE:ASC's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 8.66
* 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 (2026-07-25), Ascendis Health's stock price is R0.92. Ascendis Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2023 was R0.124. Therefore, Ascendis Health's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.42.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Ascendis Health  (JSE:ASC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.92/0.124
=7.42

Ascendis Health's share price for today is R0.92.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ascendis Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2023 was R0.124.

* 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?


Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascendis Health'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.

Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ascendis Health Annual Data
Trend Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
EV-to-EBITDA
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Ascendis Health Semi-Annual 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 -16.71 0.00 -2.73 0.00 -2.21

JSE:ASC vs PHBI, GCAN, SGBI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Ascendis Health'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.


Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Ascendis Health's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascendis Health EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=484.858/-239.345
=-2.03

Ascendis Health's current Enterprise Value is R485 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ascendis Health's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2023 was R-239 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 -2.03 mean?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.03 as of Jul. 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 Ascendis Health.
Is Ascendis Health's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ascendis Health's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.03. Overall, Ascendis Health has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascendis Health's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PHBI and GCAN?
Ascendis Health's EV-to-EBITDA of -2.03 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Medical Distribution companies is 8.66, based on 98 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 Ascendis Health. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascendis Health's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascendis Health stock overvalued right now?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -2.03. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.03. Ascendis Health's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.03 as of Jul. 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.

Ascendis Health Business Description

Address 1 Carey Street, Wynberg, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2090
Ascendis Health Ltd is a health and wellness investment holding Company that holds investments in a number of companies that market and distribute a portfolio of brands, products, and medical devices. The company operates in two segments: i) Consumer Health (wellness, health supplements, speciality ingredients and compounded medicines) and ii) Medical Devices (distributor of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic products and orthopaedic equipment). The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Medical Devices segment.
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