JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) EV-to-EBIT: 9.37 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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MEX:JOYYN JOYY Inc MEX:JOYYN
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Price MXN1,009.00
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What is JOYY EV-to-EBIT?

JOYY MEX:JOYYN 81 EV-to-EBIT is 9.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 4.66. GuruFocus rates MEX:JOYYN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN722.01. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 336 Interactive Media companies, JOYY ranks worse than 64.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, JOYY's Enterprise Value is MXN32,778 Mil. JOYY's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,499 Mil. Therefore, JOYY's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.37.

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

MEX:JOYYN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.84   Med: 4.66   Max: 92.02
Current: 13.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of JOYY was 92.02. The lowest was -183.84. And the median was 4.66.

MEX:JOYYN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
64.58% of 336 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 9.935 vs MEX:JOYYN: 13.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. JOYY's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32,082 Mil. JOYY's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,499 Mil. JOYY's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.91%.


JOYY  (MEX:JOYYN) 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) %.

JOYY'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 )
=3498.842/32082.49382
=10.91 %

JOYY's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32,082 Mil.
JOYY'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 MXN3,499 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.


JOYY EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


JOYY EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JOYY'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.

JOYY EV-to-EBIT Chart

JOYY Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 -0.92 -0.91 -2.19 9.80

JOYY 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 -0.50 -5.15 -8.76 9.80 10.01

MEX:JOYYN vs PPLI, ATHM, STUB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, JOYY'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.


JOYY EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, JOYY's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JOYY EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=32778.260/3498.842
=9.37

JOYY's current Enterprise Value is MXN32,778 Mil.
JOYY'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 MXN3,499 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 9.37 mean?
JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on JOYY and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, JOYY ranks #217 out of 336 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is JOYY's EV-to-EBIT too high?
JOYY's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.37 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 4.66. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.94. JOYY's value of 9.37 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JOYY ranks #217 out of 336 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JOYY has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JOYY's EV-to-EBIT compare to PPLI and ATHM?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, JOYY ranks #217 out of 336 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places JOYY in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.94. JOYY's value of 9.37 is 5.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.66 vs. the industry median of 9.94, JOYY 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Interactive Media companies is 9.94, based on 336 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. JOYY's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.37 is 5.7% 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 JOYY and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JOYY's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.37, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 4.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JOYY stock overvalued right now?
JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.37. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN722.01, compared to a current price of MXN1,009.00 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.37, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 4.66 and 5.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 9.94. JOYY's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 JOYY (MEX:JOYYN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.37 as of Jul. 23, 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 JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOYY stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,009.00 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN722.01.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JOYYN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.37 (101% above median its 10-year median of 4.66)
  • GF Value™: MXN722.01 vs. price of MXN1,009.00 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% below the Interactive Media median (#217 of 336)

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


JOYY Business Description

Address 30 Pasir Panjang Road, No. 15-31A, Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117440
JOYY Inc is a technology company. The Company operates several social products, including Bigo Live for live streaming, Likee for short-form videos, Hago for multiplayer social networking, an instant messaging product, and others. The Company operates through two segments: BIGO and All other. The BIGO segment consists of several social entertainment platforms, including Bigo Live, Likee, imo, and others. The All other segment consist of Hago, Shopline, and certain audio live streaming platforms.
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