CICN (SMS Alternatives) EV-to-EBIT: 0.00 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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CICN SMS Alternatives Inc CICN
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What is SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT?

SMS Alternatives CICN 12 EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates CICN with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SMS Alternatives's Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil. SMS Alternatives's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 was $-1.38 Mil. Therefore, SMS Alternatives's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.00.

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

CICN's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.49
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SMS Alternatives's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was $5.74 Mil. SMS Alternatives's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 was $-1.38 Mil. SMS Alternatives's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was -24.01%.


SMS Alternatives  (OTCPK:CICN) 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) %.

SMS Alternatives's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2020 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2020 )
=-1.378/5.738987625
=-24.01 %

SMS Alternatives's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was $5.74 Mil.
SMS Alternatives's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.38 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.


SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMS Alternatives'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.

SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT Chart

SMS Alternatives Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.92 -2.12 -2.37 -2.83 -3.30

SMS Alternatives Quarterly Data
Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20
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 -2.11 -3.14 -3.30 -4.29 -4.86

CICN vs INTV, IONI, VGRBF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SMS Alternatives'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.


SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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SMS Alternatives EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.000/-1.378
=0.00

SMS Alternatives's current Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil.
SMS Alternatives's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.38 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 0.00 mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors.
Is SMS Alternatives' EV-to-EBIT too high?
SMS Alternatives' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' EV-to-EBIT compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.49. 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 14.49, based on 1,775 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 SMS Alternatives and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMS Alternatives's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 08, 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.

SMS Alternatives Business Description

Address 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 542, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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