SQZB (SQZ Biotechnologies Co) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.01 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA?

SQZ Biotechnologies Co SQZB 12 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.01 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates SQZB with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SQZ Biotechnologies Co's enterprise value is $0.71 Mil. SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $-49.20 Mil. Therefore, SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.01.

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

SQZB's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 13.8
* 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 (2026-08-17), SQZ Biotechnologies Co's stock price is $0.024. SQZ Biotechnologies Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $-2.430. Therefore, SQZ Biotechnologies Co'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).


SQZ Biotechnologies Co  (OTCPK:SQZB) 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.

SQZ Biotechnologies Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.024/-2.430
=At Loss

SQZ Biotechnologies Co's share price for today is $0.024.
SQZ Biotechnologies Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.430.

* 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?


SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SQZ Biotechnologies Co'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.

SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SQZ Biotechnologies Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 -14.83 -3.07 0.22

SQZ Biotechnologies Co Quarterly Data
Dec18 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 -0.67 0.22 -0.02 -0.10 -0.28

SQZB vs AGTX, ISCO, VYNT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, SQZ Biotechnologies Co'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.


SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SQZ Biotechnologies Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=0.708/-49.199
=-0.01

SQZ Biotechnologies Co's current Enterprise Value is $0.71 Mil.
SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-49.20 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 -0.01 mean?
SQZ Biotechnologies Co (SQZB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.01 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SQZ Biotechnologies Co.
Is SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SQZ Biotechnologies Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.01. Overall, SQZ Biotechnologies Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AGTX and ISCO?
SQZ Biotechnologies Co's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.01 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.80. 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 13.80, based on 401 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 SQZ Biotechnologies Co. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SQZ Biotechnologies Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SQZ Biotechnologies Co stock overvalued right now?
SQZ Biotechnologies Co (SQZB) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.01. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.01. SQZ Biotechnologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SQZ Biotechnologies Co (SQZB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.01 as of Aug. 17, 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.

SQZ Biotechnologies Co Business Description

Address 200 Arsenal Yards Boulevard, Suite 210, Watertown, MA, USA, 02472
SQZ Biotechnologies Co is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing transformative cell therapies for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious conditions. Using its proprietary technology, SQZ has the ability to deliver multiple materials into many patient cell types to engineer what it believes to be an unprecedented range of potential therapeutics for a range of diseases. The company has the potential to create well-tolerated cell therapies that can provide therapeutic benefit for patients and potentially improve the patient experience over existing cell therapy approaches, with accelerated production timelines under 24 hours and the elimination of preconditioning and lengthy hospital stays.
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