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HKEX:9688

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HKEX:9688
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Price: 17.56 HKD 1.97% Market Closed
Market Cap: HK$19.8B

EV/EBIT

-9.2
Current
45%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of -6.3

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
-9.2
=
Enterprise Value
HK$13.7B
/
EBIT
$-217.1m

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
-9.2
=
Enterprise Value
HK$13.7B
/
EBIT
$-217.1m

Valuation Scenarios

Zai Lab Ltd is trading above its industry average

If EV/EBIT returns to its Industry Average (36.8), the stock would be worth HK$-70.4 (501% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/2
Maximum Downside
-501%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
458%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple -9.2 HK$17.56
0%
Industry Average 36.8 HK$-70.4
-501%
Country Average 28.9 HK$-55.3
-415%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
HK$13.7B
/
Jan 2026
$-217.1m
=
-9.2
Current
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2026
$-217.3m
=
-62.9
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2027
$-146.3m
=
-93.3
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2028
$-79.2m
=
-172.5
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2029
$71.6m
=
190.9
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2030
$214.1m
=
63.8
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2031
$401.6m
=
34
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2032
$534.3m
=
25.6
Forward
HK$13.7B
/
Dec 2033
$626.3m
=
21.8
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
CN
Zai Lab Ltd
HKEX:9688
19.1B HKD -9.2 -14.1
FR
Pharnext SCA
OTC:PNEXF
6T USD -192 227.3 -160 127.7
US
Abbvie Inc
NYSE:ABBV
351.3B USD 19.5 83.9
US
Amgen Inc
NASDAQ:AMGN
185.7B USD 14 24.1
US
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
161.8B USD 14.7 19
US
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:VRTX
109.3B USD 21.6 27.6
US
Epizyme Inc
F:EPE
94.1B EUR -565.5 -533.6
US
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
79.4B USD 14.9 17.6
NL
argenx SE
XBRU:ARGX
41.2B EUR 41.1 37.3
US
Seagen Inc
F:SGT
39.3B EUR -60.1 -61.8
AU
CSL Ltd
ASX:CSL
62.7B AUD 13.1 30.7
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
CN
Zai Lab Ltd
HKEX:9688
Average EV/EBIT: 19.9
Negative Multiple: -9.2
N/A N/A
FR
Pharnext SCA
OTC:PNEXF
Negative Multiple: -192 227.3 N/A N/A
US
Abbvie Inc
NYSE:ABBV
19.5
23%
0.8
US
Amgen Inc
NASDAQ:AMGN
14
3%
4.7
US
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
14.7
13%
1.1
US
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:VRTX
21.6
17%
1.3
US
E
Epizyme Inc
F:EPE
Negative Multiple: -565.5 N/A N/A
US
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
14.9
23%
0.6
NL
argenx SE
XBRU:ARGX
41.1
51%
0.8
US
S
Seagen Inc
F:SGT
Negative Multiple: -60.1 N/A N/A
AU
CSL Ltd
ASX:CSL
13.1
10%
1.3
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
CN
Zai Lab Ltd
HKEX:9688
Average P/E: 34.3
Negative Multiple: -14.1
N/A N/A
FR
Pharnext SCA
OTC:PNEXF
Negative Multiple: -160 127.7 N/A N/A
US
Abbvie Inc
NYSE:ABBV
83.9
97%
0.9
US
Amgen Inc
NASDAQ:AMGN
24.1
20%
1.2
US
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
19
16%
1.2
US
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:VRTX
27.6
19%
1.5
US
E
Epizyme Inc
F:EPE
Negative Multiple: -533.6 N/A N/A
US
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
17.6
14%
1.3
NL
argenx SE
XBRU:ARGX
37.3
30%
1.2
US
S
Seagen Inc
F:SGT
Negative Multiple: -61.8 N/A N/A
AU
CSL Ltd
ASX:CSL
30.7
9%
3.4

Market Distribution

Lower than 100% of companies in China
Percentile
0th
Based on 5 337 companies
0th percentile
-9.2
Low
0 — 16.6
Typical Range
16.6 — 52.9
High
52.9 —
Distribution Statistics
China
Min 0
30th Percentile 16.6
Median 28.9
70th Percentile 52.9
Max 49 021

Zai Lab Ltd
Glance View

Market Cap
19.8B HKD
Industry
Biotechnology

Zai Lab Ltd. is an innovative player in the biotech and pharmaceutical landscape, emerging from China with ambitions that stretch globally. Founded in 2013, the company has quickly built a robust portfolio, focusing on oncology, autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and neuroscience. Zai Lab has established itself with a hybrid business model that intertwines the agility of a biotech startup with the strategic partnerships of a mature pharmaceutical company. This approach has allowed it to localize and expedite the development of cutting-edge therapeutics for the Chinese market while simultaneously building a presence in international markets. What sets Zai Lab apart is its keen ability to in-license late-stage pharmaceutical assets from global partners, significantly cutting down on the time and resources typically required for new drug development. The company generates revenue primarily by commercializing these in-licensed drugs in China and neighboring regions. Zai Lab has also expanded its revenue streams through co-development deals, wherein it collaborates with global pharmaceutical giants. This involves sharing research and development costs, thus reducing upfront investment while simultaneously broadening its pipeline. Furthermore, Zai Lab's financial success is bolstered by its strong market position in several key therapeutic areas, driving growth and reinforcing its status as a bridge between international drug innovation and the Chinese healthcare sector. With a focus on rapid commercialization and strong partnerships, Zai Lab continues to blaze a trail in the biopharma industry, well-suited for navigating both domestic and international markets.

Intrinsic Value
24.76 HKD
Undervaluation 29%
Intrinsic Value
Price HK$17.56
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