CPAY (Corpay) EV-to-EBIT: 16.71 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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CPAY Corpay Inc CPAY
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Price $417.60
GF Value $416.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Corpay EV-to-EBIT?

Corpay CPAY -1.80% 93 EV-to-EBIT is 16.71 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 19.90. GuruFocus rates CPAY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $416.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Software companies, Corpay ranks worse than 56.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Corpay's Enterprise Value is $35,240 Mil. Corpay's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,109 Mil. Therefore, Corpay's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.71.

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

CPAY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.89   Med: 19.9   Max: 31.34
Current: 16.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Corpay was 31.34. The lowest was 12.89. And the median was 19.90.

CPAY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
56.93% of 1776 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.31 vs CPAY: 16.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Corpay's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $29,701 Mil. Corpay's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,109 Mil. Corpay's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.10%.


Corpay  (NYSE:CPAY) 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) %.

Corpay'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 )
=2108.688/29700.90185
=7.10 %

Corpay's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $29,701 Mil.
Corpay'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 $2,109 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.


Corpay EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Corpay EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corpay'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.

Corpay EV-to-EBIT Chart

Corpay Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Corpay 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 15.83 13.75 14.65 12.82 14.09

CPAY vs OKTA, MDB, VRSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Corpay'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.


Corpay EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Corpay EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=35239.508/2108.688
=16.71

Corpay's current Enterprise Value is $35,240 Mil.
Corpay'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 $2,109 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?
Corpay (CPAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.71 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Corpay and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 19.90. Over the past decade, Corpay's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.89 to 31.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Corpay ranks #1011 out of 1776 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Corpay's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Corpay's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.71 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.89 to a high of 31.34. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.31. Corpay's value of 16.71 is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corpay ranks #1011 out of 1776 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Corpay has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corpay's EV-to-EBIT compare to OKTA and MDB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Corpay ranks #1011 out of 1776 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Corpay in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.31. Corpay's value of 16.71 is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Corpay's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.89 to 31.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.90 vs. the industry median of 14.31, Corpay has consistently been above the industry average. 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 14.31, based on 1,776 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. Corpay's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.71 is 16.8% 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 Corpay and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corpay's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.71, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 19.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corpay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corpay (CPAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $416.49, compared to a current price of $417.60 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.71, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.90 and 16.8% above the Software industry median of 14.31. Corpay's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Corpay (CPAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.71 as of Aug. 14, 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 Corpay (CPAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corpay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $417.60 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $416.49. GuruFocus considers Corpay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CPAY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.71 (16% below median its 10-year median of 19.90)
  • GF Value™: $416.49 vs. price of $417.60 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.8% above the Software median (#1011 of 1776)

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


Corpay Business Description

Address 3280 Peachtree Road, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30305
Corpay Inc is a corporate payments company that helps businesses and consumers manage and pay their expenses. The company offers payment and spend management solutions, including accounts payable automation, cross-border payments, commercial card programs, vehicle payment solutions, and lodging payment services. Its reportable segments are: Corporate Payments, Vehicle Payments, Lodging Payments and Other. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Vehicle Payments segment, which helps customers to pay for vehicle related expenses. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Brazil, the United Kingdom and other countries.
93GF Score

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