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Lumen TechnologiesFRA:CYTH 55 EV-to-EBIT is -49.95 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYTH with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 350876.84% on this metric.
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.
Lumen Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16,853 Mil.
Lumen Technologies'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 €-316 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.
Lumen Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lumen Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
FRA:CYTH vs IRDM, LBRDA, TDS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lumen Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €15,763 Mil.
Lumen Technologies'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 €-316 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.
Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) has a EV-to-EBIT of -49.95 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Lumen Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lumen Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT is -49.95. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to IRDM and LBRDA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 285 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.41, based on 285 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is -49.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.79, compared to a current price of €5.65 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -49.95. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH), the current EV-to-EBIT is -49.95 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.65 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.79.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYTH:
EV-to-EBIT: -49.95
GF Value™: €3.79 vs. price of €5.65 (49.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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