eGain (FRA:EGCA) EV-to-EBIT: 6.57 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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FRA:EGCA eGain Corp FRA:EGCA
65 GF Score
Price €4.90
GF Value €5.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is eGain EV-to-EBIT?

eGain FRA:EGCA +0.43% 65 EV-to-EBIT is 6.57 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 27.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:EGCA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Software companies, eGain ranks better than 74.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, eGain's Enterprise Value is €60.76 Mil. eGain's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.25 Mil. Therefore, eGain's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.57.

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

FRA:EGCA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -762.14   Med: 27.62   Max: 13176.59
Current: 8.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of eGain was 13176.59. The lowest was -762.14. And the median was 27.62.

FRA:EGCA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.51% of 1777 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.88 vs FRA:EGCA: 8.86

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. eGain's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €89.79 Mil. eGain's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.25 Mil. eGain's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.30%.


eGain  (FRA:EGCA) 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) %.

eGain'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 )
=9.2517060664164/89.791655733403
=10.30 %

eGain's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €89.79 Mil.
eGain'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 €9.25 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.


eGain EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


eGain EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for eGain'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.

eGain EV-to-EBIT Chart

eGain Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -213.51 49.99 13.74 19.69 9.92

eGain 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 19.17 20.23 20.79 11.66 9.71

FRA:EGCA vs CMRC, MRT, PERF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, eGain'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.


eGain EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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eGain EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=60.757/9.2517060664164
=6.57

eGain's current Enterprise Value is €60.76 Mil.
eGain'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 €9.25 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 6.57 mean?
eGain (FRA:EGCA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.57 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on eGain and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 27.62. According to the industry distribution chart, eGain ranks #453 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is eGain's EV-to-EBIT too high?
eGain's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.57 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 27.62. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.88. eGain's value of 6.57 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eGain ranks #453 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, eGain has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eGain's EV-to-EBIT compare to CMRC and MRT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, eGain ranks #453 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts eGain in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.88. eGain's value of 6.57 is 52.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.62 vs. the industry median of 13.88, eGain has consistently been below 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 13.88, based on 1,777 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. eGain's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.57 is 52.7% below 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 eGain and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eGain's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.57, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 27.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eGain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eGain (FRA:EGCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.98, compared to a current price of €4.90 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.57, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 27.62 and 52.7% below the Software industry median of 13.88. eGain's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 eGain (FRA:EGCA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.57 as of Sep. 22, 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 eGain (FRA:EGCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eGain stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.90 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.98. GuruFocus considers eGain to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EGCA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.57 (76% below median its 10-year median of 27.62)
  • GF Value™: €5.98 vs. price of €4.90 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% below the Software median (#453 of 1777)

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


eGain Business Description

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Address 1252 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 94089
eGain Corp is a US-based software company that provides an AI-powered knowledge management and customer engagement platform. Its offerings are organized around hubs for AI knowledge, AI agents, and conversations, enabling enterprises to automate customer service and deliver consistent answers across digital channels. The company primarily sells cloud-based SaaS subscriptions, typically under multi-year contracts priced by agents or sessions, and also provides professional services such as consulting, implementation, training, and managed services. SaaS subscriptions account for the majority of revenue. eGain serves large enterprises, particularly in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, retail, and government. It operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with North America generating most of its revenue.
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