Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $608 Mil.
Heidrick & Struggles International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $80 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Enterprise Value is $800 Mil.
Heidrick & Struggles International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $80 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.97 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 7.15. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.31 to 148.04.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.97 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 7.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 148.04. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 9.97 is 10.9% below this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's EV-to-EBIT of 9.97 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 9.97 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.31 to 148.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 11.19, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.19, based on 854 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.97 is 10.9% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.97, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 7.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.97, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 10.9% below the Business Services industry median of 11.19. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.97 as of Jul. 10, 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.97 (39% above median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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