hopTo (HPTO) EV-to-EBIT: 36.73 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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What is hopTo EV-to-EBIT?

hopTo HPTO 12 EV-to-EBIT is 36.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates HPTO with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, hopTo's Enterprise Value is $3.42 Mil. hopTo's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.09 Mil. Therefore, hopTo's EV-to-EBIT for today is 36.73.

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

HPTO's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. hopTo's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.69 Mil. hopTo's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.09 Mil. hopTo's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 13.50%.


hopTo  (OTCPK:HPTO) 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) %.

hopTo's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2023 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2023 )
=0.093/0.6888752
=13.50 %

hopTo's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.69 Mil.
hopTo's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.09 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.


hopTo EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


hopTo EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for hopTo'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.

hopTo EV-to-EBIT Chart

hopTo Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.51 4.43 6.91 5.09 17.97

hopTo Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 11.55 17.97 36.85 -15.15 7.41

HPTO vs LGIQ, EZFL, SMSI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, hopTo'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.


hopTo EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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hopTo EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3.416/0.093
=36.73

hopTo's current Enterprise Value is $3.42 Mil.
hopTo's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.09 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 36.73 mean?
hopTo (HPTO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on hopTo and its competitors.
Is hopTo's EV-to-EBIT too high?
hopTo's current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.05. hopTo's value of 36.73 is 161.4% above this industry median. Overall, hopTo has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does hopTo's EV-to-EBIT compare to LGIQ and EZFL?
hopTo's EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.05. hopTo's value of 36.73 is 161.4% above 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 14.05, based on 1,769 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. hopTo's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 is 161.4% 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 hopTo and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. hopTo's current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is hopTo stock overvalued right now?
hopTo (HPTO) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 36.73. The current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73 and 161.4% above the Software industry median of 14.05. hopTo's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 hopTo (HPTO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73 as of Jul. 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.

hopTo Business Description

Address 189 North Main Street, Suite 102, Concord, NH, USA, 03301
hopTo Inc is a developer of application publishing software which includes application virtualization software and cloud computing software for multiple computer operating systems including Windows, UNIX and several Linux-based variants. Its application publishing software solutions are sold under the brand name GO-Global, which is its sole revenue source. GO-Global is an application access solution for use by independent software vendors (ISVs), corporate enterprises, governmental and educational institutions, and others who wish to take advantage of cross-platform remote access and Web-enabled access to their existing software applications, as well as those who are deploying secure, private cloud environments.
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