GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) EV-to-EBIT: 10.39 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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What is GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT?

GBS Software AG FRA:INW 54 EV-to-EBIT is 10.39 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:INW with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Software companies, GBS Software AG ranks better than 61.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, GBS Software AG's Enterprise Value is €7.64 Mil. GBS Software AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.74 Mil. Therefore, GBS Software AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.39.

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

FRA:INW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.29   Med: -2.1   Max: 31.71
Current: 10.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of GBS Software AG was 31.71. The lowest was -19.29. And the median was -2.10.

FRA:INW's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
61.84% of 1782 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.6 vs FRA:INW: 10.39

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. GBS Software AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.17 Mil. GBS Software AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.74 Mil. GBS Software AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.91%.


GBS Software AG  (FRA:INW) 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) %.

GBS Software AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.735/6.173
=11.91 %

GBS Software AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. GBS Software AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.74 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.


GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GBS Software AG'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.

GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

GBS Software AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.16 -3.88 28.55 6.87 8.17

GBS Software AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 28.55 0.00 6.87 0.00 8.17

FRA:INW vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software AG'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.


GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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GBS Software AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

GBS Software AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7.636/0.735
=10.39

GBS Software AG's current Enterprise Value is €7.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. GBS Software AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.74 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 10.39 mean?
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.39 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GBS Software AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #680 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is GBS Software AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
GBS Software AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.60. GBS Software AG's value of 10.39 is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #680 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #680 out of 1782 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts GBS Software AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.60. GBS Software AG's value of 10.39 is 23.6% below this benchmark. 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 13.60, based on 1,782 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. GBS Software AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.39 is 23.6% 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBS Software AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €4.44 — trading 282.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39 and 23.6% below the Software industry median of 13.60. GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39 as of Aug. 23, 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.44 is trading 282.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16. GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:INW:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.39
  • GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €4.44 (282.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.6% below the Software median (#680 of 1782)

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


GBS Software AG Business Description

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GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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