PRLD (Prelude Therapeutics) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.51 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA?

Prelude Therapeutics PRLD -7.60% 22 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRLD with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Biotechnology companies, Prelude Therapeutics ranks worse than 251888.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Prelude Therapeutics's enterprise value is $289.39 Mil. Prelude Therapeutics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-82.47 Mil. Therefore, Prelude Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.51.

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

PRLD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.14   Med: -0.19   Max: 0.53
Current: -3.51

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Prelude Therapeutics was 0.53. The lowest was -4.14. And the median was -0.19.

PRLD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 397 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 12.31 vs PRLD: -3.51

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 (2026-07-14), Prelude Therapeutics's stock price is $4.435. Prelude Therapeutics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.000. Therefore, Prelude Therapeutics'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).


Prelude Therapeutics  (NAS:PRLD) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.435/-1.000
=At Loss

Prelude Therapeutics's share price for today is $4.435.
Prelude 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 $-1.000.

* 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?


Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prelude 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.

Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Prelude Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.69 -0.73 -0.14 0.33 -0.94

Prelude Therapeutics 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 0.27 0.07 -0.37 -0.94 -1.84

PRLD vs DMAC, RCKT, CYDY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Prelude 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.


Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=289.394/-82.47
=-3.51

Prelude Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $289.39 Mil.
Prelude 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 $-82.47 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 -3.51 mean?
Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Prelude Therapeutics. According to the industry distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 397 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Prelude Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Prelude Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. Based on the distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 397 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prelude Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prelude Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DMAC and RCKT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 397 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Prelude Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.31. 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 12.31, based on 397 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 Prelude Therapeutics. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prelude Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prelude Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.51. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. Prelude Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 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 Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Prelude Therapeutics Business Description

Address 175 Innovation Boulevard, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19805
Prelude Therapeutics Incorp is a precision oncology company developing medicines in areas of high unmet need for cancer patients. Its pipeline features selective KAT6A degraders and mutant selective JAK2V617F JH2 inhibitors, new approaches to clinically validated targets with transformative potential for patients. The company is also leveraging its expertise in targeted protein degradation to discover and develop next-generation degrader antibody conjugates (DACs) with novel payloads.
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