CEVA (CEVA) EV-to-EBIT: -66.22 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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CEVA CEVA Inc CEVA
71 GF Score
Price $29.90
GF Value $22.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CEVA EV-to-EBIT?

CEVA CEVA +0.84% 71 EV-to-EBIT is -66.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CEVA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 698 Semiconductors companies, CEVA ranks worse than 143266.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CEVA's Enterprise Value is $638.5 Mil. CEVA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9.6 Mil. Therefore, CEVA's EV-to-EBIT for today is -66.22.

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

CEVA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1488.67   Med: 45.55   Max: 4730.87
Current: -66.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CEVA was 4730.87. The lowest was -1488.67. And the median was 45.55.

CEVA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 698 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 30.635 vs CEVA: -66.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CEVA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,123.7 Mil. CEVA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9.6 Mil. CEVA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.86%.


CEVA  (NAS:CEVA) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-9.643/1123.69208
=-0.86 %

CEVA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,123.7 Mil.
CEVA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-9.6 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.


CEVA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CEVA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEVA'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.

CEVA EV-to-EBIT Chart

CEVA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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CEVA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -32.51 -44.69 -34.04 -26.69 -116.53

CEVA vs AOSL, POET, WOLF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, CEVA'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.


CEVA EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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CEVA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=638.513/-9.643
=-66.22

CEVA's current Enterprise Value is $638.5 Mil.
CEVA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-9.6 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 -66.22 mean?
CEVA (CEVA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -66.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CEVA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEVA ranks #999999 out of 698 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is CEVA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CEVA's current EV-to-EBIT is -66.22. Based on the distribution chart, CEVA ranks #999999 out of 698 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEVA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEVA's EV-to-EBIT compare to AOSL and POET?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CEVA ranks #999999 out of 698 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CEVA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 30.64. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 30.64, based on 698 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 CEVA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 30.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEVA's current EV-to-EBIT is -66.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEVA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEVA (CEVA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.74, compared to a current price of $29.90 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -66.22. CEVA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CEVA (CEVA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -66.22 as of Aug. 19, 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 CEVA (CEVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEVA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.90 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.74. GuruFocus considers CEVA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CEVA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -66.22
  • GF Value™: $22.74 vs. price of $29.90 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

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


CEVA Business Description

Address 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 400, Rockville, MD, USA, 20850
CEVA Inc is a licensor of signal-processing intellectual property. Through partnerships with semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers globally, the company helps produce devices for a range of end markets. OEMs and semiconductor companies choose to sell products with CEVA equipment to wireless, consumer, automotive, and Internet of Things companies. Revenue is derived mainly from licensing fees and related revenue, and royalties generated from the shipments of products utilizing its intellectual properties. CEVA also engages in the training and sale of development systems. The company operates in one reportable segment: the licensing of IP to semiconductor companies and electronic equipment manufacturers.
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