* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EDIT's PEG Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.92 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Editas Medicine (NAS:EDIT) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Editas Medicine PEG Ratio Related Terms
Editas Medicine PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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.
Editas Medicine PEG Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Editas Medicine (EDIT) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Editas Medicine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #999999 out of 95 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio too high?
Editas Medicine's current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #999999 out of 95 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Editas Medicine has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Editas Medicine's PEG Ratio compare to PRTA and XOMA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #999999 out of 95 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Editas Medicine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median PEG Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.92, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Editas Medicine and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Editas Medicine's current PEG Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Editas Medicine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine (EDIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.92, compared to a current price of $2.86 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Editas Medicine's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Editas Medicine (EDIT), the current PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 28, 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 Editas Medicine (EDIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.86 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.92.
GuruFocus considers Editas Medicine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EDIT:
PEG Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.92 vs. price of $2.86 (49% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Editas Medicine Inc is a clinical-stage genome editing company dedicated to developing potentially transformative genomic medicines to treat a broad range of serious diseases. The company focuses on developing a proprietary gene editing platform based on CRISPR technology and continues to expand its capabilities. CRISPR uses a protein-RNA complex composed of an enzyme, including either Cas9 (CRISPR-associated protein 9) or Cas12a (CRISPR from Prevotella and Francisella 1, also known as Cpf1). The company has a single operating segment, which is the business of developing and commercializing gene editing technology.
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