BASE (Couchbase) EV-to-EBIT: -16.71 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


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Price $24.51
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What is Couchbase EV-to-EBIT?

Couchbase BASE 17 EV-to-EBIT is -16.71 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BASE with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.01. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Couchbase's Enterprise Value is $1,220.2 Mil. Couchbase's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $-73.0 Mil. Therefore, Couchbase's EV-to-EBIT for today is -16.71.

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

BASE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.65   Med: -9.33   Max: -0.97
Current: -16.71

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Couchbase was -0.97. The lowest was -36.65. And the median was -9.33.

BASE's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.42 vs BASE: -16.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Couchbase's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was $1,206.3 Mil. Couchbase's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $-73.0 Mil. Couchbase's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was -6.05%.


Couchbase  (NAS:BASE) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=-73.039/1206.30274
=-6.05 %

Couchbase's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was $1,206.3 Mil.
Couchbase's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-73.0 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.


Couchbase EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Couchbase EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Couchbase'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.

Couchbase EV-to-EBIT Chart

Couchbase Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -14.52 -7.59 -13.69 -10.97

Couchbase Quarterly Data
Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25
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 -10.75 -8.96 -10.97 -11.89 -16.52

BASE vs ATEN, SUPX, RPD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Couchbase'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.


Couchbase EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Couchbase EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1220.238/-73.039
=-16.71

Couchbase's current Enterprise Value is $1,220.2 Mil.
Couchbase's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-73.0 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 -16.71 mean?
Couchbase (BASE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -16.71 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Couchbase and its competitors.
Is Couchbase's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Couchbase's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.71. Overall, Couchbase has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Couchbase's EV-to-EBIT compare to ATEN and SUPX?
Couchbase's EV-to-EBIT of -16.71 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.42. 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 14.42, based on 1,755 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 Couchbase and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Couchbase's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Couchbase stock overvalued right now?
Couchbase (BASE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -16.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.01, compared to a current price of $24.51 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -16.71. Couchbase's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 7 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 Couchbase (BASE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -16.71 as of Jul. 07, 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 Couchbase (BASE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Couchbase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.51 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.01.

Key valuation signals for BASE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -16.71
  • GF Value™: $19.01 vs. price of $24.51 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Couchbase Business Description

Address 3250 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Couchbase Inc provides a modern cloud database that offers the robust capabilities required for business-critical applications on a scalable and available platform. It empower developers and architects to build, deploy and run mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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