BB (BlackBerry) EV-to-EBIT: 62.32 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT?

BlackBerry BB -1.04% 57 EV-to-EBIT is 62.32 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks worse than 88.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, BlackBerry's Enterprise Value is $4,879.8 Mil. BlackBerry's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $78.3 Mil. Therefore, BlackBerry's EV-to-EBIT for today is 62.32.

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

BB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.76   Med: -18.84   Max: 283.01
Current: 63.85

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of BlackBerry was 283.01. The lowest was -98.76. And the median was -18.84.

BB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
88.25% of 1770 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.945 vs BB: 63.85

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. BlackBerry's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $5,144.7 Mil. BlackBerry's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $78.3 Mil. BlackBerry's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.52%.


BlackBerry  (NYSE:BB) 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) %.

BlackBerry's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=78.3/5144.749
=1.52 %

BlackBerry's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $5,144.7 Mil.
BlackBerry's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $78.3 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.


BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackBerry'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.

BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.91 -11.82 47.26 188.27 28.43

BlackBerry Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 86.51 61.92 84.71 28.43 65.63

BB vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.


BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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BlackBerry EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4879.787/78.3
=62.32

BlackBerry's current Enterprise Value is $4,879.8 Mil.
BlackBerry's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $78.3 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 62.32 mean?
BlackBerry (BB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 62.32 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on BlackBerry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1562 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is BlackBerry's EV-to-EBIT too high?
BlackBerry's current EV-to-EBIT is 62.32. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. BlackBerry's value of 62.32 is 346.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1562 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1562 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places BlackBerry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. BlackBerry's value of 62.32 is 346.9% above this benchmark. 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 13.95, based on 1,770 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. BlackBerry's current EV-to-EBIT of 62.32 is 346.9% above the industry median. 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackBerry's current EV-to-EBIT is 62.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (BB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.81, compared to a current price of $8.54 — trading 124.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 62.32 and 346.9% above the Software industry median of 13.95. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 BlackBerry (BB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 62.32 as of Jul. 26, 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 BlackBerry (BB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.54 is trading 124.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.81. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BB:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 62.32
  • GF Value™: $3.81 vs. price of $8.54 (124.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 346.9% above the Software median (#1562 of 1770)

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


BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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