AQIA (Aquiva Group) EV-to-EBIT: -2.31 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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What is Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT?

Aquiva Group AQIA EV-to-EBIT is -2.31 as of Aug. 18, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Aquiva Group's Enterprise Value is $8.79 Mil. Aquiva Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 was $-3.81 Mil. Therefore, Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

AQIA's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.07
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Aquiva Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was $45.04 Mil. Aquiva Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 was $-3.81 Mil. Aquiva Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was -8.46%.


Aquiva Group  (OTCPK:AQIA) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Aquiva Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2008 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2008 )
=-3.811/45.038497795
=-8.46 %

Aquiva Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was $45.04 Mil.
Aquiva Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.81 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.


Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Aquiva Group Annual Data
Trend Mar06 Mar07 Mar08
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 -537.64

Aquiva Group Quarterly Data
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AQIA vs LOGQ, MUSS, KLMN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Aquiva Group'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.


Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Aquiva Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8.794/-3.811
=-2.31

Aquiva Group's current Enterprise Value is $8.79 Mil.
Aquiva Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.81 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-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -2.31 mean?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.31 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Aquiva Group and its competitors.
Is Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Aquiva Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.31.
How does Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to LOGQ and MUSS?
Aquiva Group's EV-to-EBIT of -2.31 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.07. 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 a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.07, based on 1,778 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 Aquiva Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquiva Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquiva Group stock overvalued right now?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.31. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.31. 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 Aquiva Group (AQIA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.31 as of Aug. 18, 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.

Aquiva Group Business Description

Address No. 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Aquiva Group Inc is focused on commercializing materials science technologies in both existing and emerging markets. It has licensed a novel HiPNATM (Hydrogel with InterPenetrating Network Anchor) technology, branded as AquiFormTM, which is a versatile material with key properties, making it an attractive platform for various applications. These applications include transdermal patches that release active ingredients for skin care, nutraceuticals, and other healthcare and cosmetics markets. The company operates across three segments: Consumer Health, Wellness, & Cosmetics; Medical Device; and Therapeutics & Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems (TDS). Additionally, it is building on an established partnership network and capabilities in contract development to expand its services to new areas.