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Quad/GraphicsFRA:QGU +0.58%54 EV-to-EBIT is 11.75 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 16.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:QGU with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Business Services companies, Quad/Graphics ranks worse than 54.49% on this metric.
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Quad/Graphics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €777 Mil.
Quad/Graphics'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 €72 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.
Quad/Graphics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Quad/Graphics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics'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:QGU vs SPIR, BUUU, CASS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quad/Graphics'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.
Quad/Graphics EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quad/Graphics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quad/Graphics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Quad/Graphics's current Enterprise Value is €841 Mil.
Quad/Graphics'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 €72 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.
Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.75 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Quad/Graphics and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 16.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Quad/Graphics ranks #467 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Quad/Graphics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Quad/Graphics' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.75 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.89. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.07. Quad/Graphics' value of 11.75 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quad/Graphics ranks #467 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quad/Graphics has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quad/Graphics' EV-to-EBIT compare to SPIR and BUUU?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quad/Graphics ranks #467 out of 857 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Quad/Graphics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.07. Quad/Graphics' value of 11.75 is 6.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.89 vs. the industry median of 11.07, Quad/Graphics 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 11.07, based on 857 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. Quad/Graphics's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.75 is 6.1% 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 Quad/Graphics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quad/Graphics's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.75, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 16.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quad/Graphics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.32, compared to a current price of €8.65 — trading 100.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.75, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.89 and 6.1% above the Business Services industry median of 11.07. Quad/Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.75 as of Aug. 25, 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 Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quad/Graphics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.65 is trading 100.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.32.
GuruFocus considers Quad/Graphics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QGU:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.75 (30% below median its 10-year median of 16.89)
GF Value™: €4.32 vs. price of €8.65 (100.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Business Services median (#467 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America and others countries. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market..
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