Etherstack (ASX:ESK) EV-to-EBIT: -152.67 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ASX:ESK Etherstack PLC ASX:ESK
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What is Etherstack EV-to-EBIT?

Etherstack ASX:ESK 39 EV-to-EBIT is -152.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ESK with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Software companies, Etherstack ranks worse than 56721.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Etherstack's Enterprise Value is A$76.34 Mil. Etherstack's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.50 Mil. Therefore, Etherstack's EV-to-EBIT for today is -152.67.

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

ASX:ESK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -161.4   Med: -6.71   Max: 198.4
Current: -152.67

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Etherstack was 198.40. The lowest was -161.40. And the median was -6.71.

ASX:ESK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1763 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.26 vs ASX:ESK: -152.67

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Etherstack's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$79.16 Mil. Etherstack's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.50 Mil. Etherstack's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.63%.


Etherstack  (ASX:ESK) 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) %.

Etherstack's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.5/79.1575
=-0.63 %

Etherstack's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$79.16 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Etherstack's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.50 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.


Etherstack EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Etherstack EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Etherstack'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.

Etherstack EV-to-EBIT Chart

Etherstack Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Etherstack Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT 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 135.19 0.00 -6.02 0.00 -145.24

ASX:ESK vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Etherstack'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.


Etherstack EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Etherstack EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=76.337/-0.5
=-152.67

Etherstack's current Enterprise Value is A$76.34 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Etherstack's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.50 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 -152.67 mean?
Etherstack (ASX:ESK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -152.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Etherstack and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Etherstack ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry.
Is Etherstack's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Etherstack's current EV-to-EBIT is -152.67. Based on the distribution chart, Etherstack ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Etherstack has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etherstack's EV-to-EBIT compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Etherstack ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Etherstack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. 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 14.26, based on 1,763 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 Etherstack and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etherstack's current EV-to-EBIT is -152.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etherstack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etherstack (ASX:ESK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.44, compared to a current price of A$0.53 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -152.67. Etherstack's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Etherstack (ASX:ESK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -152.67 as of Jul. 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.

Is Etherstack (ASX:ESK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etherstack stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.53 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.44. GuruFocus considers Etherstack to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ESK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -152.67
  • GF Value™: A$0.44 vs. price of A$0.53 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Etherstack Business Description

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Etherstack PLC specializes in wireless communications technology. It designs, develops, and deploys wireless communications software and products. The company develops software for use in transceivers, which enables the transceiver to communicate with a radio network and other transceivers. In addition, it also licenses its software and designs to companies that manufacture telecommunication equipment for government, public safety agencies, and utilities. Geographically, the firm operates through the region of the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Canada.
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