IWSY (ImageWare Systems) EV-to-EBIT: 0.00 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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IWSY ImageWare Systems Inc IWSY
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What is ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT?

ImageWare Systems IWSY -99.00% 12 EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates IWSY with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, ImageWare Systems's Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil. ImageWare Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 was $9.30 Mil. Therefore, ImageWare Systems's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.00.

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

IWSY's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. ImageWare Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was $17.64 Mil. ImageWare Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 was $9.30 Mil. ImageWare Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was 52.69%.


ImageWare Systems  (OTCPK:IWSY) 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) %.

ImageWare Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2022 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2022 )
=9.295/17.641125
=52.69 %

ImageWare Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was $17.64 Mil.
ImageWare Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.30 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.


ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ImageWare Systems'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.

ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT Chart

ImageWare Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
EV-to-EBIT
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ImageWare Systems Quarterly Data
Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22
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IWSY vs MAXD, FDBL, AVYAQ: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, ImageWare Systems'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.


ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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ImageWare Systems EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.000/9.295
=0.00

ImageWare Systems's current Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil.
ImageWare Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.30 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 0.00 mean?
ImageWare Systems (IWSY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ImageWare Systems and its competitors.
Is ImageWare Systems' EV-to-EBIT too high?
ImageWare Systems' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. Overall, ImageWare Systems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ImageWare Systems' EV-to-EBIT compare to MAXD and FDBL?
ImageWare Systems' EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.43. 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 14.43, based on 1,773 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 ImageWare Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ImageWare Systems's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ImageWare Systems stock overvalued right now?
ImageWare Systems (IWSY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. ImageWare Systems' 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 ImageWare Systems (IWSY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Aug. 06, 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.

ImageWare Systems Business Description

Address 11440 West Bernardo Court, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127
ImageWare Systems Inc was founded to innovate imaging. The company built a digital booking platform. ImageWare has evolved as a holder of multimodal biometrics, managing over million identities daily. It is democratizing biometrics by offering defense grade identity and authentication solutions to the masses. By identifying the person, not a device, and never disclosing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), the company is giving populations around the globe access to their important data.
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