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LegalZoom.comLZ -3.10%69 EV-to-EBIT is 20.28 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 30.02. GuruFocus rates LZ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, LegalZoom.com ranks worse than 77.35% on this metric.
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.
LegalZoom.com's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $874.4 Mil.
LegalZoom.com's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $40.1 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.
LegalZoom.com EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
LegalZoom.com EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LegalZoom.com'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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, LegalZoom.com'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.
LegalZoom.com EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, LegalZoom.com's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LegalZoom.com's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
LegalZoom.com's current Enterprise Value is $813.0 Mil.
LegalZoom.com's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $40.1 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.
LegalZoom.com (LZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.28 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LegalZoom.com and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 30.02. According to the industry distribution chart, LegalZoom.com ranks #659 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is LegalZoom.com's EV-to-EBIT too high?
LegalZoom.com's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.28 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.02. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. LegalZoom.com's value of 20.28 is 84.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LegalZoom.com ranks #659 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LegalZoom.com has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LegalZoom.com's EV-to-EBIT compare to BV and RHLD?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, LegalZoom.com ranks #659 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places LegalZoom.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. LegalZoom.com's value of 20.28 is 84.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.02 vs. the industry median of 11.02, LegalZoom.com has consistently been above 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 11.02, based on 852 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. LegalZoom.com's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.28 is 84.1% above 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 LegalZoom.com and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LegalZoom.com's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.28, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 30.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LegalZoom.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LegalZoom.com (LZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.65, compared to a current price of $5.64 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.28, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 30.02 and 84.1% above the Business Services industry median of 11.02. LegalZoom.com's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 LegalZoom.com (LZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.28 as of Aug. 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.
Is LegalZoom.com (LZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LegalZoom.com stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.64 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.65.
GuruFocus considers LegalZoom.com to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LZ:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.28 (32% below median its 10-year median of 30.02)
GF Value™: $10.65 vs. price of $5.64 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% above the Business Services median (#659 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LegalZoom.com Inc is an online provider of services that meet the legal needs of small businesses and consumers in the United States. The company also offers services that include ongoing compliance and tax advice and filings, business licenses, accounting, virtual mailbox and e-signature solutions, trademark filings, and estate plans.
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