Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 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.
Forrester Research's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.4 Mil.
Forrester Research'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 $-47.0 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.
Forrester Research EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Forrester Research EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Forrester Research's current Enterprise Value is $100.3 Mil.
Forrester Research'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 $-47.0 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.
Forrester Research (FORR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.13 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Forrester Research's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Forrester Research's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's EV-to-EBIT compare to RGP and EGG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. 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 11.22, based on 856 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.68, compared to a current price of $9.44 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.13. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.13 as of Jul. 06, 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.44 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.68.
GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FORR:
EV-to-EBIT: -2.13
GF Value™: $13.68 vs. price of $9.44 (31% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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