GFAI (Guardforce AI Co) EV-to-EBIT: 1.17 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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Price $0.43
GF Value $0.62
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What is Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT?

Guardforce AI Co GFAI +8.73% 33 EV-to-EBIT is 1.17 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates GFAI with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Business Services companies, Guardforce AI Co ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Guardforce AI Co's Enterprise Value is $-6.88 Mil. Guardforce AI Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.88 Mil. Therefore, Guardforce AI Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 1.17.

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

GFAI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -74.97   Med: -2.08   Max: 2.63
Current: 1.17

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Guardforce AI Co was 2.63. The lowest was -74.97. And the median was -2.08.

GFAI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
94.64% of 858 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.09 vs GFAI: 1.17

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Guardforce AI Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-6.89 Mil. Guardforce AI Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.88 Mil. Guardforce AI Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.32%.


Guardforce AI Co  (NAS:GFAI) 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) %.

Guardforce AI Co'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 )
=-5.878/-6.8895636
=85.32 %

Guardforce AI Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-6.89 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Guardforce AI Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.88 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.


Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardforce AI Co'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.

Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Guardforce AI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.86 -2.38 -1.01 -1.31 1.17

Guardforce AI Co Semi-Annual Data
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 -1.01 0.00 -1.31 0.00 1.17

GFAI vs VRME, BKYI, IVDA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Guardforce AI Co'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.


Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Guardforce AI Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guardforce AI Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Guardforce AI Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-6.883/-5.878
=1.17

Guardforce AI Co's current Enterprise Value is $-6.88 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Guardforce AI Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.88 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 1.17 mean?
Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.17 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Guardforce AI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #46 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Guardforce AI Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Guardforce AI Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. Guardforce AI Co's value of 1.17 is 89.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #46 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guardforce AI Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardforce AI Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRME and BKYI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #46 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Guardforce AI Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. Guardforce AI Co's value of 1.17 is 89.4% 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.09, based on 858 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. Guardforce AI Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.17 is 89.4% 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 Guardforce AI Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardforce AI Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardforce AI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.62, compared to a current price of $0.43 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17 and 89.4% below the Business Services industry median of 11.09. Guardforce AI Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Guardforce AI Co (GFAI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17 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 Guardforce AI Co (GFAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardforce AI Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.43 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.62. GuruFocus considers Guardforce AI Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GFAI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 1.17
  • GF Value™: $0.62 vs. price of $0.43 (30.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.4% below the Business Services median (#46 of 858)

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


Guardforce AI Co Business Description

Address 10 Anson Road, No. 28-01, International Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 079903
Guardforce AI Co Ltd is an integrated solution provider, specializing in security solutions, and also focuses on implementing AI and robotics solutions to improve business operational efficiency and sales and marketing processes, especially for the retail and travel industry in the Asia Pacific region. The company's operating business segments include Secured Logistics, AI & Robotics Solution Business, and Corporate and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Secured Logistics segment, which includes services like cash-in-transit, dedicated vehicles to banks, ATM management, cash center operations, cash processing, coin processing, cheque center, and cash deposit machine solutions. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Thailand.
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