STRO (Sutro Biopharma) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.40 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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STRO Sutro Biopharma Inc STRO
45 GF Score
Price $20.46
GF Value $5.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA?

Sutro Biopharma STRO -4.16% 45 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.40 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates STRO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Biotechnology companies, Sutro Biopharma ranks worse than 248755.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sutro Biopharma's enterprise value is $185.70 Mil. Sutro Biopharma's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-133.09 Mil. Therefore, Sutro Biopharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.40.

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

STRO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.27   Med: -1.02   Max: 25.37
Current: -1.4

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sutro Biopharma was 25.37. The lowest was -32.27. And the median was -1.02.

STRO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 402 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.825 vs STRO: -1.40

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 (2026-08-16), Sutro Biopharma's stock price is $20.461. Sutro Biopharma's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-17.360. Therefore, Sutro Biopharma'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).


Sutro Biopharma  (NAS:STRO) 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.

Sutro Biopharma's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.461/-17.360
=At Loss

Sutro Biopharma's share price for today is $20.461.
Sutro Biopharma'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 $-17.360.

* 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?


Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sutro Biopharma'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.

Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sutro Biopharma 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 -5.63 -1.68 1.38 0.76 0.19

Sutro Biopharma 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 0.78 0.46 0.19 -2.13 -2.98

STRO vs AVIR, IPSC, CCCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sutro Biopharma'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.


Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Sutro Biopharma EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sutro Biopharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=185.704/-133.087
=-1.40

Sutro Biopharma's current Enterprise Value is $185.70 Mil.
Sutro Biopharma'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 $-133.09 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 -1.40 mean?
Sutro Biopharma (STRO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.40 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sutro Biopharma. According to the industry distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 402 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Sutro Biopharma's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sutro Biopharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 402 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sutro Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sutro Biopharma's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AVIR and IPSC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #999999 out of 402 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sutro Biopharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.83. 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 13.83, based on 402 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 Sutro Biopharma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sutro Biopharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sutro Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sutro Biopharma (STRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.50, compared to a current price of $20.46 — trading 272% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.40. Sutro Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Sutro Biopharma (STRO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.40 as of Aug. 16, 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 Sutro Biopharma (STRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sutro Biopharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.46 is trading 272% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.50. GuruFocus considers Sutro Biopharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STRO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.40
  • GF Value™: $5.50 vs. price of $20.46 (272% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sutro Biopharma Business Description

Other Exchanges S090:Germany
Address 111 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Sutro Biopharma Inc is a clinical-stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers. Company's wholly-owned product candidate is STRO-004, a single homogeneous ADC directed against tissue factor which are developing for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also pipeline contains STRO-006, STRO-00X, STRO-00Y, STRO-003, VAX24, VAX31, and Others.
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