CLRO (ClearOne) EV-to-EBIT: -3.66 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


CLRO ClearOne Inc CLRO
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What is ClearOne EV-to-EBIT?

ClearOne CLRO -26.59% 28 EV-to-EBIT is -3.66 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks worse than 56753.63% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, ClearOne's Enterprise Value is $27.06 Mil. ClearOne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.40 Mil. Therefore, ClearOne's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.66.

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

CLRO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.32   Med: -2.35   Max: 74.57
Current: -3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of ClearOne was 74.57. The lowest was -55.32. And the median was -2.35.

CLRO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1762 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.495 vs CLRO: -3.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. ClearOne's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.10 Mil. ClearOne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.40 Mil. ClearOne's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -81.27%.


ClearOne  (NAS:CLRO) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-7.399/9.104
=-81.27 %

ClearOne's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.10 Mil.
ClearOne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.40 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.


ClearOne EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


ClearOne EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ClearOne'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.

ClearOne EV-to-EBIT Chart

ClearOne Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.36 -5.58 -0.83 -8.49 -2.66

ClearOne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.31 -2.09 -2.31 -2.66 -1.23

CLRO vs VISL, SYNX, CMBMF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.


ClearOne EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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ClearOne EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27.057/-7.399
=-3.66

ClearOne's current Enterprise Value is $27.06 Mil.
ClearOne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.40 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 -3.66 mean?
ClearOne (CLRO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.66 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ClearOne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1762 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is ClearOne's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ClearOne's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.66. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1762 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's EV-to-EBIT compare to VISL and SYNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1762 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ClearOne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 22.50. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 22.50, based on 1,762 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 ClearOne and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 22.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearOne's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne (CLRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $10.27 — trading 628.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.66. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.66 as of Jul. 09, 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 ClearOne (CLRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.27 is trading 628.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41. GuruFocus considers ClearOne to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLRO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.66
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $10.27 (628.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 7 warning signs

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


ClearOne Business Description

Address 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84116
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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