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ATA Creativity Global (NAS:AACG) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
ATA Creativity Global's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $19.54 Mil.
ATA Creativity Global's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.17 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.
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
ATA Creativity Global's current Enterprise Value is $30.71 Mil.
ATA Creativity Global's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.17 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.
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -7.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 199 companies in the Education industry.
Is ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.37. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBIT compare to RYET and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ATA Creativity Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.69, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $0.84 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -7.37. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -7.37 as of Aug. 05, 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.84 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AACG:
EV-to-EBIT: -7.37
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $0.84 (28.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AACG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
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