Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) EV-to-EBITDA: -14.74 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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TSE:4888 Stella Pharma Corp TSE:4888
76 GF Score
Price 円390.00
GF Value 円371.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA?

Stella Pharma TSE:4888 +5.41% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is -14.74 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4888 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円371.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Biotechnology companies, Stella Pharma ranks worse than 249999.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Stella Pharma's enterprise value is 円11,971.2 Mil. Stella Pharma's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-811.9 Mil. Therefore, Stella Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -14.74.

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

TSE:4888' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -130.61   Med: -15.64   Max: -7.89
Current: -14.75

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Stella Pharma was -7.89. The lowest was -130.61. And the median was -15.64.

TSE:4888's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 400 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.725 vs TSE:4888: -14.75

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 (2026-09-08), Stella Pharma's stock price is 円390.00. Stella Pharma's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-24.900. Therefore, Stella Pharma'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).


Stella Pharma  (TSE:4888) 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.

Stella Pharma's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=390.00/-24.900
=At Loss

Stella Pharma's share price for today is 円390.00.
Stella Pharma'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 円-24.900.

* 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?


Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stella Pharma'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.

Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Stella Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -21.01 -13.52 -10.50 -106.94 -32.00

Stella Pharma Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -48.33 -34.81 -9.70 -32.00 0.00

TSE:4888 vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Stella Pharma'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.


Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Stella Pharma EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Stella Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=11971.151/-811.935
=-14.74

Stella Pharma's current Enterprise Value is 円11,971.2 Mil.
Stella Pharma'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 円-811.9 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 -14.74 mean?
Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -14.74 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stella Pharma. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Stella Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Stella Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.74. Based on the distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stella Pharma has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella Pharma's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #999999 out of 400 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Stella Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73. 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 13.73, based on 400 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 Stella Pharma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella Pharma's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円371.12, compared to a current price of 円390.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.74. Stella Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.74 as of Sep. 08, 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円390.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円371.12. GuruFocus considers Stella Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4888:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -14.74
  • GF Value™: 円371.12 vs. price of 円390.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stella Pharma Business Description

Address 3-2-7 Korai-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 541-0043
Stella Pharma Corp is a therapeutic drug research and development company. It is focused on the development of boron compounds, particularly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). The BNCT is a form of cancer radiation therapy for destroying cancer cells.
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Price
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