DLHC (DLH Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: 39.08 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 165% Above Median

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73 GF Score
Price $5.50
GF Value $5.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

DLH Holdings DLHC -1.26% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 39.08 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 14.74. GuruFocus rates DLHC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, DLH Holdings ranks worse than 90.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, DLH Holdings's Enterprise Value is $225.2 Mil. DLH Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.8 Mil. Therefore, DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 39.08.

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

DLHC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77   Med: 14.74   Max: 41.25
Current: 39.08

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of DLH Holdings was 41.25. The lowest was 5.77. And the median was 14.74.

DLHC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
90.73% of 852 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.195 vs DLHC: 39.08

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. DLH Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $229.8 Mil. DLH Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.8 Mil. DLH Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51%.


DLH Holdings  (NAS:DLHC) 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) %.

DLH Holdings'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 )
=5.761/229.79626
=2.51 %

DLH Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $229.8 Mil.
DLH Holdings'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 $5.8 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.


DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLH Holdings'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.

DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

DLH Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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DLH Holdings Quarterly Data
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DLHC vs TISI, ANPA, WFCF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DLH Holdings'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.


DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DLH Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=225.159/5.761
=39.08

DLH Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $225.2 Mil.
DLH Holdings'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 $5.8 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 39.08 mean?
DLH Holdings (DLHC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 39.08 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on DLH Holdings and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 14.74. Over the past decade, DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.77 to 41.25. According to the industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #773 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
DLH Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 39.08 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 14.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 41.25. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. DLH Holdings' value of 39.08 is 249.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #773 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DLH Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to TISI and ANPA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #773 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places DLH Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. DLH Holdings' value of 39.08 is 249.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DLH Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.77 to 41.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 11.20, DLH Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 852 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. DLH Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 39.08 is 249.1% 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 DLH Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLH Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 39.08, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLH Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings (DLHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.31, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 39.08, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 249.1% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. DLH Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 39.08 as of Jul. 18, 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.31. GuruFocus considers DLH Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DLHC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 39.08 (165% above median its 10-year median of 14.74)
  • GF Value™: $5.31 vs. price of $5.50 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 249.1% above the Business Services median (#773 of 852)

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


DLH Holdings Business Description

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Address 3565 Piedmont Road, Building 3, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30305
DLH Holdings Corp delivers health and readiness solutions for federal government customers through digital transformation and cyber security, science research and development, and systems engineering and integration. It provides technology-enabled business process, program management, and digital transformation solutions to U.S. government agencies, focusing on large-scale, technology-powered health and defense initiatives for agencies including HHS, VA, DoD, and their sub-agencies. Its revenues come from technology-enabled business process outsourcing, program management solutions, and public health research and analytics under time-and-materials, cost-reimbursable, and firm-fixed-price contracts.
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