LEGT (Legato Merger III) EV-to-EBIT: -197.16 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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LEGT Legato Merger Corp III LEGT
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What is Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT?

Legato Merger III LEGT 17 EV-to-EBIT is -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEGT with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 149 Diversified Financial Services companies, Legato Merger III ranks worse than 671140.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Legato Merger III's Enterprise Value is $214.31 Mil. Legato Merger III's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.09 Mil. Therefore, Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBIT for today is -197.16.

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

LEGT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -197.16   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -197.16

LEGT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 149 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs LEGT: -197.16

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Legato Merger III's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $280.95 Mil. Legato Merger III's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.09 Mil. Legato Merger III's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.39%.


Legato Merger III  (AMEX:LEGT) 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) %.

Legato Merger III's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1.087/280.94809
=-0.39 %

Legato Merger III's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $280.95 Mil.
Legato Merger III's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.09 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.


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legato Merger III'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.

Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT Chart

Legato Merger III Annual Data
Trend Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 -393.41 -267.61

Legato Merger III Quarterly Data
Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -282.49 -294.80 -303.35 -267.61 -258.46

LEGT vs SCII, QADR, CAQ: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Legato Merger III'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.


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Legato Merger III EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=214.309/-1.087
=-197.16

Legato Merger III's current Enterprise Value is $214.31 Mil.
Legato Merger III's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.09 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 -197.16 mean?
Legato Merger III (LEGT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Legato Merger III and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Legato Merger III's current EV-to-EBIT is -197.16. Based on the distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legato Merger III has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBIT compare to SCII and QADR?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 149 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Legato Merger III in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 4.38. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.38, based on 149 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 Legato Merger III and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legato Merger III's current EV-to-EBIT is -197.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legato Merger III stock overvalued right now?
Legato Merger III (LEGT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -197.16. The current EV-to-EBIT is -197.16. Legato Merger III's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Legato Merger III (LEGT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Legato Merger III Business Description

Address 777 Third Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Legato Merger Corp III is a blank check company.
17GF Score

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