IT (Gartner) EV-to-EBIT: 11.26 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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IT Gartner Inc IT
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Price $165.65
GF Value $469.11
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What is Gartner EV-to-EBIT?

Gartner IT +6.29% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 11.26 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 29.04. GuruFocus rates IT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $469.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,772 Software companies, Gartner ranks better than 59.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gartner's Enterprise Value is $12,682 Mil. Gartner's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,126 Mil. Therefore, Gartner's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.26.

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

IT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -247.07   Med: 29.04   Max: 127375.26
Current: 11.26

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gartner was 127375.26. The lowest was -247.07. And the median was 29.04.

IT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
59.37% of 1772 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.3 vs IT: 11.26

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Gartner's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,339 Mil. Gartner's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,126 Mil. Gartner's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.13%.


Gartner  (NYSE:IT) 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) %.

Gartner's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1126.434/12339.30418
=9.13 %

Gartner's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,339 Mil.
Gartner's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,126 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.


Gartner EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Gartner EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gartner'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.

Gartner EV-to-EBIT Chart

Gartner Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Gartner Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 21.83 20.66 19.13 17.83 10.95

IT vs CIFR, JKHY, CACI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Gartner'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.


Gartner EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Gartner EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12682.240/1126.434
=11.26

Gartner's current Enterprise Value is $12,682 Mil.
Gartner's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,126 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 11.26 mean?
Gartner (IT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.26 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gartner and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 29.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gartner ranks #720 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Gartner's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gartner's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.26 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.04. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30. Gartner's value of 11.26 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gartner ranks #720 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gartner has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gartner's EV-to-EBIT compare to CIFR and JKHY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gartner ranks #720 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gartner in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30. Gartner's value of 11.26 is 21.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.04 vs. the industry median of 14.30, Gartner 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.30, based on 1,772 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. Gartner's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.26 is 21.3% 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 Gartner and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gartner's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.26, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 29.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gartner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gartner (IT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $469.11, compared to a current price of $165.65 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.26, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.04 and 21.3% below the Software industry median of 14.30. Gartner's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gartner (IT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.26 as of Jul. 30, 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 Gartner (IT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gartner stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $165.65 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $469.11. GuruFocus considers Gartner to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.26 (61% below median its 10-year median of 29.04)
  • GF Value™: $469.11 vs. price of $165.65 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 21.3% below the Software median (#720 of 1772)

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


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