IMTL (Image Protect) EV-to-EBIT: -0.01 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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What is Image Protect EV-to-EBIT?

Image Protect IMTL -99.00% EV-to-EBIT is -0.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Image Protect's Enterprise Value is $0.01 Mil. Image Protect's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 was $-0.87 Mil. Therefore, Image Protect's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.01.

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

IMTL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -0.01
IMTL's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.25 vs IMTL: -0.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Image Protect's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $2.09 Mil. Image Protect's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 was $-0.87 Mil. Image Protect's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -41.60%.

Image Protect  (OTCPK:IMTL) 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) %.

Image Protect's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2017 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-0.868/2.0867636
=-41.60 %

Image Protect's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $2.09 Mil.
Image Protect's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.87 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.

Image Protect EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Image Protect EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Protect'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.

Image Protect EV-to-EBIT Chart

Image Protect Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec15 Dec16
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.49 -5.64 23.65 -2.84 -8.54

Image Protect Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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 -3.52 -9.65 -13.28 -8.54 -2.16

IMTL vs MWRK, CYAP, CUEN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Image Protect'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.

Image Protect EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


Image Protect EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.008/-0.868
=-0.01

Image Protect's current Enterprise Value is $0.01 Mil.
Image Protect's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.87 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 -0.01 mean?
Image Protect (IMTL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Image Protect and its competitors.
Is Image Protect's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Image Protect's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.01.
How does Image Protect's EV-to-EBIT compare to MWRK and CYAP?
Image Protect's EV-to-EBIT of -0.01 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25. 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 14.25, based on 1,761 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. 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 Image Protect and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Protect's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Protect stock overvalued right now?
Image Protect (IMTL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.01. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.01. 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 Image Protect (IMTL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.01 as of Jul. 15, 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.

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