RNAC (Cartesian Therapeutics) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.62 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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RNAC Cartesian Therapeutics Inc RNAC
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Price $10.44
GF Value $0.29
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What is Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA?

Cartesian Therapeutics RNAC +3.73% 24 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.62 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates RNAC with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Biotechnology companies, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks worse than 245700% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cartesian Therapeutics's enterprise value is $232.11 Mil. Cartesian Therapeutics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-50.28 Mil. Therefore, Cartesian Therapeutics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.62.

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

RNAC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.8   Med: -2.4   Max: 4.97
Current: -4.62

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cartesian Therapeutics was 4.97. The lowest was -51.80. And the median was -2.40.

RNAC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 407 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.94 vs RNAC: -4.62

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 (2026-08-25), Cartesian Therapeutics's stock price is $10.44. Cartesian Therapeutics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.950. Therefore, Cartesian 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).


Cartesian Therapeutics  (NAS:RNAC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.44/-5.950
=At Loss

Cartesian Therapeutics's share price for today is $10.44.
Cartesian Therapeutics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.950.

* 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?


Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cartesian 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.

Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cartesian Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -55.16 1.95 -0.19 -3.46 -0.90

Cartesian Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.52 -1.60 -0.90 -1.34 -4.56

RNAC vs CNXU, GALT, SRZN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cartesian 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.


Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Cartesian Therapeutics EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=232.113/-50.275
=-4.62

Cartesian Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $232.11 Mil.
Cartesian Therapeutics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-50.28 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 -4.62 mean?
Cartesian Therapeutics (RNAC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.62 as of Aug. 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 Cartesian Therapeutics. According to the industry distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 407 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cartesian Therapeutics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.62. Based on the distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 407 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cartesian Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Therapeutics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CNXU and GALT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 407 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cartesian Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.94. 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 13.94, based on 407 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 Cartesian Therapeutics. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cartesian Therapeutics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics (RNAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.29, compared to a current price of $10.44 — trading 3500% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.62. Cartesian Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (RNAC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.62 as of Aug. 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.

Is Cartesian Therapeutics (RNAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.44 is trading 3500% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.29. GuruFocus considers Cartesian Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RNAC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -4.62
  • GF Value™: $0.29 vs. price of $10.44 (3500% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RNAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cartesian Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 1S70:Germany
Address 7495 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD, USA, 21703
Cartesian Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering cell therapy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company uses technology and a manufacturing platform to introduce mRNA into cells to provide a therapeutic effect to patients suffering from a variety of autoimmune conditions. Unlike DNA, mRNA degrades naturally over time without integrating into the cell's genetic material.
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